Will sinus surgery change the shape of my nose or make it look wider and if so how long does that last Is there anything they can do during the procedure to keep my nose looking thinner

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Turbinoplasty doesn‚Äôt significantly alter nose width;surgeons preserve nasal structure and swelling subsides in weeks‚Äìmonths to maintain a natural shape.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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