Are Asymmetrical Nostrils After Rhinoplasty Normal?

asked 1 year ago by 5778anon in Irvine
Latest answer by Richard Galitz, MD
Question viewed 1,236 times
Tags: nose, nostrils, asymmetry, swelling

Hello, I've had open Rhinoplasty roughly 3 weeks ago i still have a lot of swelling but whats bothering me a lot is the asymmetry in my nostrils thats clearly noticeable from the front and side views. Is this due to swelling?

6 answers to Are Asymmetrical Nostrils After Rhinoplasty Normal?

Fixing Nose Assymetry

If there is a real nostril assymetry, as measured by calipers and not related to swelling or inflammation, it can easily be fixed with simple local anesthesia in 10 minutes.

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty - asymmetric nostrils

3 weeks is too soon to tell what your final nasal shape will be. It's not uncommon for the nasal swelling to go down on one side of the nose faster than the other so please be patient. Also, most people have slightly asymmetric nostrils. You may want to review your pre-op photos with your surgeon to see if you had asymmetry prior to surgery. Regardless, if you have any concerns, you should definitely talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon. I'm sure he or she will be happy to... more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nostril asymmetry

Most people have some degree of asymmetry of the nostrils. An astute surgeon will point that out during the consultation and offer choices of correction procedures. As the patient pays a more focused attention to their noses the asymmetry becomes more noticeable.

Zain Kadri, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric Nostrils Are Not the Norm After Rhinoplasty

Hi, Best to discuss this with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Look at your before pictures to see if there was nostril asymmetry. Your left nostril appears to be retracted. Doubt this is due to swelling at this point. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nostril asymmetry after nose job.

The most common cause of nostril asymmetry after surgery is nostril asymmetry prior to surgery. You may be noticing this more due to the amount of attention on your nose. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Nostril Asymmetry

Hi, Looking at your picture and 3 weeks postop, I dont think your asymmetry is due to swelling. Consult with your surgeon and see what he/she says. You may need a slight revision. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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