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It is common to develop excessive mucus or have residual blood clots in the nasal cavity after a rhinoplasty. First, it is always more prudent to adhere to the directions of your plastic surgeon. In my practice, I do not place any packing or splints inside the nose after rhinoplasties which in my opinion is much more comfortable for patients. I often recommend a saline nasal spray to help break up mucus after the surgery. You may ask your surgeon if this would be helpful for you. Good luck and be safe.
No body part is completey symmetric, and this includes the nose. You need to give it a year anyway for the swelling to settle. Good luck.
We do use a number of products for the nose that can be injected to build up the nose. In particular, the tip can be defined and the top (dorsum) of the nose can be built up if needed. In general, hyaluronic products or collagen containing products are usually the safest bets in...
Dorsal onlay grafts are typically used to increase the height of the dorsum (dorsal augmentation) or smooth out the dorsum. In your case, it sounds like you have a short nose and overrotation of the tip allowing for excess nostril show. If this is the case, you may require techniques that...
An Arab or Middle eastern nose characteritically has a higher, more defined nasal dorsum than what you have with a varying degree of a dorsal hump. There are specific characteristics of the shape, position and size of the nostrils and alae. In order to attempt giving you such a nose you have to...
Nasal congestion is common after a septoplasty. The inside of the nose swells, and many surgeons advise patients not to blow their nose in order to minimize the risk of a nosebleed. The congestion often improves in 5-7 days, but sometimes can last longer.
Treating pain can be unpredictable. It may be that scar tissue or changes in the nerves following your rhinoplasty are contributing to pain. Sensitivity to cold can also be an issue. However, it is often very difficult to develop a predictable treatment plan in the absence of identifying the...