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?

Will nostrils even out eventually after Rhinoplasty?
2 answers to “Will nostrils even out eventually...”

A: Options for correcting nostril asymmetry (uneveness)

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are multiple different issues with your nose some of which may resolve and some of which may not. The 'pig' like appearance you describe will likely diminish as the swelling settles. This is very common after rhinoplasty. When it comes to the tip assymetry, it is difficult to say from the pictures but in... more

A: Nostril Asymmetry

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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... more

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Being Patient
5 posts
27 Jun 2009

I had rhinoplasty done on June 16, 2009. At the moment, my nose looks similar to yours on the pictures.Did your nose improve over time?

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