Revision rhinoplasty nose collapse & cracking sound, how & when should I fix this? (Photos)

February 5, 2023
Asked By:Snow_b in Uhwiesen, Obwalden, Switzerland

I had rhinoplasty to correct with one side of my valve collapse. It has been 6 months after the surgery and my breathing is very limited as I feel like my nose is blocked. What is worse: when I try to sleep my nose completely falls on the side of my face like if it was plastic rubber. I continiously notice a little crack sound on the seperation of the bone with the cartilage. How and when should I fix this as 1 year looks eternity for a nose deformity like this? Thank You!

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February 14, 2023

Answer: In general, revision rhinoplasty is best considered when your swelling from your first surgery is gone.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 14, 2023

Answer: In general, revision rhinoplasty is best considered when your swelling from your first surgery is gone.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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