I had rhinoplasty last week and now my nose whistles when I breathe. I sound like darth vader. I looked it up, and I found out that septal perferations can cause this, so now I'm worried.
Is it common in the early healing stages or is it most likely permanent? My rhinoplasty was cosmetic only, and I went to a well known rhinoplasty specialist, but I know mistakes do happen. I will ask about it on my next appoitment but would love some peace of mind for now.
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March 21, 2009
Answer: Whistling Nose After Rhinoplasty...Is it Temporary or Permanent?
GG
First, let me say that 9 days is very early in the healing process and swelling can indeed distort the nose. However, I believe it is important for rhinoplasty surgeons to be honest with themselves, contain their pride and recognize problems that will not improve with time. I believe that...
Candyo,
It is not uncommon to see small cartilage lumps and bumps after Rhinoplasty if you look very closely at the nose. The problem of course is that larger lumps are visible and can be seen.
It is unlikely in my experience (30 years) that new cartilage will grow after a Rhinoplasty and create...
Tara
Thank you for your question. I would like to know exactly where on your nose you have the swelling - I am assuming that most of the swelling is around the tip and top of the nose. Soft tissue swelling of the nose 20 years after a rhinoplasty is most likely due to vascular congestion. I...