Curious about realistic reduction in nose size vs. breathing ability
May 1, 2023
Asked By:KJTBD12 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
I recently had a (successful) septorhinoplasty. In addition to resolving breathing issues, my hump was removed, and my bulbous tip refined. Whilst my nose is smaller, it's still large by female standards. I had asked my surgeon to go smaller. He said that he couldn't have done that without compromising the result of my breathing. My question is - is that indeed true? And if so - how are people with "petite" noses able to breathe properly? I'm genuinely curious.
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May 2, 2023
Answer: Everyone's nasal Airway is a little bit different.
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