I have asked 2 nurses and 1 ENT doctor about it (bilateral inferior turbinate reduction) so far out of curiousity. They all have told me it depends on how much obstruction there is in the first place. Like similar to if someone punched me on the arm, I would get a big bruise, but it will shrink over time ( bruise= my turbinates) But i have yet to see any questions like this on google search. Mine is very obstructive.
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July 25, 2012
Answer: Inferior turbinate reduction will not shrink your nose
There is tremendous variation in what surgeons charge for rhinoplasty. Typically, the turbinates and a functional septoplasty do not pay a ton of money from insurance. And, with that said, the patients do not what to spend more than they have to for the cosmetic portion. I have seen cos...
Fourteen weeks post operative rhinoplasty you will still be expected to have some residual swelling. The swelling dissipates slowly with the majority over the first three to six months and the last 30% may take a full year. Give this sometime, see your surgeon for frequent post...
Hi,
It's difficult to say whether your collumela will continue to hang. I would give it 6 to 12 months for full recovery. At that point you can reassess the collumela.
Best,
Dr.S.
