Four weeks on from my rhinolasty, I am still unable to breathe through the left side of my nose and I suspect that this is due to a swollen inferior turbinate on that side. I was wondering for how long does swelling of the interior turbinate last?
April 29, 2012
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty I would go in for an intra nasal examination and see if you actually have Inferior turbinate swelling. Sometimes if the septum is not properly fixed during rhinoplasty surgery when the nose is thinned you may develop a breathing problem. I typically do septal work on most of my rhinoplasties for this reason. A nose needs to be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. If you do have turbinate swelling then this will dissipate shortly. Again see your surgeon for an examination so you can set your mind at ease. Best regards!
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April 29, 2012
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty I would go in for an intra nasal examination and see if you actually have Inferior turbinate swelling. Sometimes if the septum is not properly fixed during rhinoplasty surgery when the nose is thinned you may develop a breathing problem. I typically do septal work on most of my rhinoplasties for this reason. A nose needs to be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. If you do have turbinate swelling then this will dissipate shortly. Again see your surgeon for an examination so you can set your mind at ease. Best regards!
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