Secondary Rhinoplasty

[April_76]

Hi.... I had my second revision rhinoplasty a month ago.  I had my first one about 20 years ago when I was only 14.  My nose has functioned (except for mild to moderate seasonal allergies/sinus issues) well since then but I wasn't 100% satisified with the "slope" shape my previous surgeon had constructed.  I found a plastic surgeon in my area with a good reputation for rhinoplasties and booked my appt.  Well since having my nose done this second time around I am pleased with the shape as he refined my tip the way I wanted him to giving my nose a "straighter" appearance.  However, I have since then been having trouble breathing clearly from if not one sometimes even both nostrils and it varies in degree but it always gets worse at night as I get quite congested.  Along with the stuffy, congested feeling my nose feels kind of tight and dry on the inside when I breathe in as well.  I have trouble sleeping as I wake up every two hours and on a really bad day when I get really congested it interferes with my physical activities and my mood.  I have voiced this concern to my doctor and he just seems to brush it off and tells me that this is normal even after a month due to swelling and to wait it out longer.  I have been to another doctor for a second eval and they didn't seem to see any obstruction that might interfere with my breathing and told me to wait until it heals before I come to any conclusions.  I don't believe I have a collapsed nasal valve as I have been checked for that.... and I wonder what else might be prolonging my breathing from going back to normal after a month of recovery.  I am feeling frustrated and depressed over this.  What else could be the problem and will it resolve?

[Angelina1976]

Thank u as well for replying, I appreciate it.  It has now been 9 weeks post op and I am still experiencing some of the same issues but I am trying to be patient as you and the doctors have suggested.  I guess they said to wait at least 6 months before I came to any conclusions as the healing process takes a while with this type of surgery.  Patience is not one of my virtues, especially when I'm uncomfortable!  

[Angelina1976]

Thank you for your reply..... I'm surprised to hear that a naturally small nose would have these problems as your daughter does.  If you don't mind sharing, what are some of these anti-inflammatories that your daughter is taking right now?  I would love to try them out as I'm still experiencing these issues.

[sweetpea03]

A month is barely any time at all. Try to be patient, it takes time for your body to heal itself. Wait it out and see how it goes. If after another few months you still have a problem, then talk to your doctor about your options. Good luck

[allmymarbles]

Ah, the love of the small nose! One of my daughters has a small nose (born that way) and has your problems. We are working hard to solve them. The approach we are taking is natural anti-inflammatories.