Good question. Any intranasal surgery can cause empty nose syndrome. It is more likely with aggressive turbinate reduction. If there is crusting consider removing it and getting a culture to make sure there isn't an infection. If it's just dryness and you don't have significant allergies then...
Your nose appears normal. Outfracture of the turbinate does not remove any tissue. Further, crusting after nasal surgery is totally normal. At this point you need to be patient and give yourself time to heal and follow your surgeon's recommendations.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
If you damaged your tip position and shape following trauma you would know. The photos you have submitted look good, so sit tight, no more hugs, and follow up with your surgeon.