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Does Crying After Surgery Affect Rhinoplasty Results ?

I had my rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and it went great. The swelling was minimal. However,this week I learned about a family tragedy & I was crying... READ MORE

How Long Will You Feel Congested After Rhinoplasy?

I've had primary rhinoplasty for 2 months now, and I feel congested at times, especially at night time. Is this normal? if it is, when will it... READ MORE

Nose Still Congested 1 Month Post Op

My nose is still congested on and off and I'm still picking dried stuff out of it with a q-tip. Is this normal? What happens if i stop removing... READ MORE

Can I Inhale Steam After Rhinoplasty?

Hello Doc! i had rhinoplasty 20daysago.I still have swelling on my face,congestion in my nose and cant speak properly.i apply ice twice in a day.since... READ MORE

Chronic Congestion 3 Months Post-Rhino- Is This Normal?

I had rhinoplasty about 3 months ago and I'm still very congested. I am wheezing when I breathe and when I speak I get out of breath quickly. I... READ MORE

Got a Cold 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago with very little swelling. Now, I have a cold or allergies with a lot of congestion. My nose is now swollen and the bump... READ MORE

Is Nasal Congestion Post-rhinoplasty Common?

I had a rhinoplasty 2 years ago. Since the surgery, I have one nasal cavity that remains overly dry/scabbed and is prone to bleeding. I am also... READ MORE

When Will Congestion Clear After Rhinoplasty?

I just got my nose done yesterday and I'm pretty congested.... I know I'm being impatient but I feel like I need to blow my nose so I can... READ MORE

Concerned I Have an Infection 2 Months Following Rhinoplasty?

I had an open rhinoplasty 2 months ago. I had a columellar strut put in using cartilage from my septum. I have been experiencing headaches, congestion... READ MORE

How to Alleviate Congestion?

I am 9 days post op and my nose feels so stuffy. It is so hard for me to breath through it, and my mouth get unbelievable dry, especially at night. Is... READ MORE

Can Chronic Sinus Headaches Without Congestion Be a Symptom of an Infected Implant?

I had a functional rhinoplasty in May to repair a deviated septum and for the last month, I've had chronic headaches that nothing will relieve.... READ MORE

I Had a Nose Job About 3 Years Ago and Still Have Congestion What Can I Do to Make This Better?

I thought this would go away but it hasn't my nose is always stuffed with mucus. I know it's not structural because sometimes it clears out and I know... READ MORE

What Can I Do For Nasal Congestion Three Months After Septorhinoplasty?

I had septorhinoplasty three and a half months ago to correct a deviated septum. I had my post op appointment two weeks ago and I was congested and... READ MORE

How can I lesson anxiety over not being able to breathe through nose after rhinoplasty?

Will be undergoing several procedures but the Rhinoplasty has me scared out of my wits! Just the thought not being able to breath out of my nose after... READ MORE

2 Weeks Post Septorhinoplasty - Haven't Been Able to Sleep Well Since?

I'm 20 year old male that just went for Septorhinoplasty with terbinate reduction about 2 weeks ago to improve breathing and fixing my little crooked... READ MORE

Reason for Significant Swelling Post Rhinoplasty (Done 5 Yrs Before) Involving Drastic Thinning of Bony Structure of Nose?

I had two rhinoplasties (5 and 10 yrs back) involving significant thinning of broad nasion by grasping of bones and now the the area between my eyes... READ MORE

Septorhinoplasty, Burning Sensation when I Come in Contact with Outside Air

I had a septorhinoplasty 3 weeks ago, and everytime i live the house my nose becomes stuffy and starts to sting (almost a burning sensation)...the... READ MORE

Breathing 1 Month Post-Op?

Hi. I'm about 1 month post-op from a septa/rhinoplasty. I still find it a bit hard to breathe. It's a bit congested and stuffy. I'm assuming it's... READ MORE

Septoplasty and SMR of the inferior turbinates surgery after rhinoplasty 7 month ago. Is it okay?

Rhinoplasty 7 months ago. Still congested. Doctor said a septoplasty and SMR of the turbinates It's it okay? This will be my third surgery. READ MORE

Could I Have Damage to Septum? Struck in Face And Stuffiness Has Returned 2 Weeks Post-Op.

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 12 days ago. I was looking and feeling (and breathing) great. This weekend, someone was giving me a hug and managed to whack... READ MORE

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