My breathing is worse and my nose is bigger after my last revision. Do I need another or are there other options? (photos)

Question

I had a revision septorhinoplasty six months ago to address my dorsal fullness and significantly deviated sigmoid shaped septal deformity. My surgeon used an open approach to rasp the dorsal hump, perform a septoplasty, lateral osteotomies, right inferior turbinectomy, and place 1-2 mm spreader grafts in bridge. Not only am I unable to breathe better but the bridge and tip of my nose are significantly larger than before surgery. Is another surgery necessary or can anything else be done?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

You may be concerned that your nose is wider. Before your revision, you had many stigmata of rhinoplasty, and now they are gone. And your nose will continue to narrow over the next 6 months. Insofar as your breathing, an examination would be required. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

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