Will Nostrils Be Symmetric Once Rhinoplasty Swelling Subsides?

Your doctor is giving you the only advice there is right now. It's much too early to tell if there's a problem with your nose at this point. When the swelling subsides you and your surgeon will have a much better idea of what the final outcome will be. In the meantime you'll just need to relax a bit and know that time is on your side. Keep this picture and compare to pictures you'll take in several months. You should notice a remarkable difference due solely to the reduction of swelling... more

Since it has only been 12 days since your rhinoplasty, your nostrils are very swollen and could be uneven. Unfortunately, you had packing placed inside your nose. The swelling and asymmetry in the nose should get better as time goes on and should subside once swelling goes away. Full healing takes a year after a rhinoplasty.

Asymmetry of swelling is very common after any surgical procedure.  Your patience will be rewarded. You will see significant changes over the next several weeks. Appearance will continue to improve for 6-12 months.