I recently had a Septorhinoplasty with a turbinate reduction by my (board certified) doctor. Never did I think I’d be wondering, post-op, if it were too small and perhaps lacked the amount of structure in the bridge to support it. I don’t doubt my doctor’s capabilities. I’m just scared as this is all new to me and am learning that noses that have been operated on can shrink and/or cave in over time. Can this happen to me? Can anyone give me their expert opinion based on my before and after?
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April 3, 2019
Answer: Is my new nose too small after septorhinoplasty with a turbinate reduction?
Sam Rizk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dear justmeLucy, I would see your surgeon for a follow up appointment and have an intra-nasal examination to determine if there is a cause to your current feelings of shortness of breath. If there is no functional concerns then your surgeon should refer you to some specialists for further dia...
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