I had a rhino /septoplasty and was told to wear nose plugs nightly. Does it affect the nostrils in the long run leaving them larger or is it for breathing issues only? Does it affect the nostrils overall. It seems to stretch my nostrils and make them looks so big.
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October 7, 2013
Answer: What is the Function of Nose Insert Plugs?
It's always best to have your surgery performed by someone in your area, since you can then see them easily if a complication occurs. There's also less stress involved and medical standards are those that you're familiar with, as well as you'll be able to see them for followups. I usually...
Perhaps the left nostril (on the right side of the photo as we are looking at it - I never know whether the photo was taken in a mirror or with the camera pointed directly at your face) is slightly larger in circumference than the right. However, nobody else is going to notice this. Even...
This depends on what you have performed during surgery. In general, internal nasal splints are placed following a septoplasty. If external work is performed, a hard nasal cast will be placed on the outside of the nose for the following reasons:1) To keep the nose in its new shape2) To protect...
