Could issues breathing after rhinoplasty be due to scar tissue or turbinate issues? (photo)
August 5, 2024
Asked By:missn5 in Washington, District of Columbia
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?
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Hello. Your comments are all very appropriate and true.
The procedure that will be performed on you will not be a nose procedure that we would call ethnic. It is considered only thick-skinned. As you have noticed, since you do not have an arched nose, it will be possible to achieve a very...
One of the challenges in ethnic rhinoplasty is managing the way thicker skin behaves over time as it heals over the nasal framework. It's important for the structure of the nose to be addressed properly during rhinoplasty so that the shape of the nose becomes more beautiful with further healing,...
Yes, rhinoplasty can improve the length and asymmetry of your nose naturally.
A Rhinoplasty will give you adjusted nasal length, corrected asymmetry and a refined tip for a balanced look.
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