Hi! I had my rhinoplasty done in Turkey and I'm currently 8 month post-op. The last 2 month I've had problems breathing with my left nostril. I thought it was because of swelling but just realized I got a hard bump inside my left nostril. I'm overall happy with the results except the bump makes my left wing stand out more and it's hard to breath. What's your guess about this bump? Scar tissue, cartilage or even a polyp? Should I wait a few month before contacting a PS? Thank you!
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This is a great question. While it may take several months to see the final results of your rhinoplasty, you should be presentable for social situations after 7-10 days. The bandages usually come off between 5-7 days after surgery and sutures may be removed at this time. The...
Yes, you should plan on removing the piercing for surgery. One issue is that it might complicate the cautery used in the rhinoplasty if any metal is present. Not likely, but possible. The second issue is that the pierce might become loose, and become lodged in your airway...
Sneezing and coughing after your rhinoplasty should not cause any problems as long as this is minimized with appropriate medication. I usually tell my patients to not blow their noses for about 3 weeks after rhinoplasty, but will extend that restriction if for example grafts have been used...
