1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. RHINOPLASTY QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT DRY...

What can I do about dry eyes after turbinoplasty?

January 14, 2017
Asked By:katieesposito in Southgate, MI

After having turbinoplasty, my left eye is extremely dry. Eye drops do not help. This has gone on for 3 months causing blurred vision and discomfort

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 17, 2017

Answer: Your dry eye may not be due to your turbinate surgery.

http://www.ericmjoseph.com/
Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
(627)
Visit Profile
MOST RECENT
January 17, 2017

Answer: Your dry eye may not be due to your turbinate surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
(627)
Visit Profile

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 21.8k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,300
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

Lion-like nose after rhinoplasty (Photo)
Hagen Schumacher, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS says:

Hello, At this stage you don't need to worry too much. Especially after you had your nose broken you can expect a lot of swelling. It is only 11 days after your surgery so things will get better. Stay in touch with your surgeon and be patient. After about 6 months you will see the more definite...

Read 7 Doctor Answers
Upturned and flat columella and tip, 4 days after rhinoplasty! (photos)
Ivo Gwanmesia, FRCS(Plast) says:

Thank you for your query.It is way too early to be carrying out any sort of analysis. You should not do this for at least 6 months as your nose will continue to change over the course of the next 12 months.A lot of patience is required. Hope that helps.

Read 1 Doctor Answers
Will yawning widen my nose?
Thomas Hubbard, MD, FACS says:

Certainly yawning will make no significant difference to your nose.  There are a number of surgical options to narrow a nose and some can be done under local anesthesia. Seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for in person consultation to get an opinion about this. I hope you find...

Read 4 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
swellingnose tipcartilagebulbous tip2 weeks post-op

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 21.8k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,300
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.