Hello, I had a rhinoplasty three days ago and woke up with a sore throat. My lip was bruised from the breathing tube and when I went home my uvula was swollen, red, and dark. The inside of throat has been bloody and irritated ever since. It still hurts. Is this serious damage? Will it heal? Thank you
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There is quite variation in the prices for rhinoplasty. Different surgeons charge differently and it also varies from state to state. In Midwest it is about 6k-7k
Thanks for your question. Sometimes it can be difficult to get the nasal bones to stay exactly where you want them to go. Nasal exercises can be helpful in guiding the bones through the healing process. So, absolutely, do what your surgeon told you to do. Good luck!
A crooked nose after rhinoplasty can be the result of either inadequate straightening or crooked healing. Postoperatively, patients can sometimes unknowingly overmanipulate the nose or sleep on their side which can potentially shift the delicate cartilage framework. I always tell my patients to...
