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Is It Normal for the Nostrils to Be Uneven a Few Days After a Septo Rhinoplasty?

asked 11 months ago by Riaa
Latest answer by Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
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Tags: nostrils, 1 week post-op, normal, uneven

I just had a septo rhinoplasty 4 days ago and am really worried because the left side tip looks really high. Is this normal? I noticed the change after the packing was removed. Will the nostrils look even again?

2 answers to Is It Normal for the Nostrils to Be Uneven a Few Days After a Septo Rhinoplasty?

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Uneven nostrils immediately after septorhinoplasty can be normal.

Uneven nostrils immediately after septorhinoplasty CAN be totally normal. A number of factors influence the shape of your nostrils following septorhinoplasty. You mentioned packing. If you had different sized packs on each side, or if the packs were placed in slightly different positions your nostrils can appear uneven. Additionally, if tapes (steristrips) where used after your septorhinoplasty, you can have uneven appearing nostrils. After the packing and/or... more
Michael G. Brandt, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is It Normal for the Nostrils to Be Uneven a Few Days After a Septo Rhinoplasty?

Although this may resolve with completion of healing process, we do have asymmetric face and nostrils which may have gone unnoticed before surgery. Only time and before pictures will tell.
Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO

Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

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