Nostril Asymmetry

Richard W. Fleming, MD answers: Will nostrils even out eventually after Rhinoplasty?

After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on the left is slow and large.

Is this how my nostrils will be? Or will the location/shape of the nostrils change and be balanced in the next few months?

I feel I look deformed, the two sides of my face do NOT look the same. And even the front you can see one low and one high nostril, I look like a deformed pig. Is this going to change in the next few months or not?


Richard W. Fleming, MD
5 months ago
By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

As I've said many times, be patient after rhinoplasty surgery. I feel your nose will  improve. Continue to observe for several months.

However, looking at the base of your nose (from below), it appears your septum and columella (the structure between the nostrils) are deviated. If skin incisions have been made at the base of the nose, this could also cause a difference in the contour and thickness of the nostrils. Revision surgery may be necessary.  

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