Could issues breathing after rhinoplasty be due to scar tissue or turbinate issues? (photo)

Question

Ever since my rhinoplasty procedure, I’ve had breathing issues.The breathing issues seem to be getting worse and worse, especially when laying down. I recently noticed in one of my nostrils, it has a big mass blocking my airway. When I lay on down, I am unable to breathe from this side. is anyone able to let me know if this is a scar tissue issue or a turbinate issue? no known allergies but based on research I have tried allergy medication to see if this would help. It did not. Any insight?

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The photo shows possible scarring in the nasal vestibule. It is hard to tell if there is any cartilage in that area or not. If it is just scar tissue then a steroid injection and dilation therapy might work. If there is cartilage inside then only surgery will reduce it. 
It does not appear to be a turbinate issue.
Regards
Dr. J

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I can see the pink area that your arrow is pointing to, and I am not sure what this represents since it is an unusual place to have intranasal scar tissue. Since you're breathing is fluctuating, and worse when you lie down, in part you may have a turbinate issue. Please consider visiting a reputable rhinoplasty specialist or otolaryngologist for a definitive answer about your nasal Airway. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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