Very Different Nostrils on Each Side 4 Weeks Post Open Septorhinoplasty

Hi I had open septorhinoplasty 17.september 2010.I had a graft done to straighten the left side of my nose (which was also taken from my nose),hump shaven and the tip was also done to shorten the nose and make it more pointy.Now my problem is with my nostrils they look very uneven one on the left is a lot bigger and higher and the other smaller and straighter also the left side where the graft was done is a lot more swollen.My bones were also broken.Is there still chance that they will even?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Marketa Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Nostril Symmetry after Rhinoplasty

After either open or endonasal rhinoplasty, asymmetry of the nostrils can certainly take place, though it's a relatively uncommon occurrence. One cause would be the manner in which the incisions inside the nostrils are closed. If one of the dissolvable stitches is placed too close to the edge of the nostril rim, there can be a temporary retraction or notching on this side. In this case, the asymmetry will improve with time (as the stitch dissolves and the wound relaxes) and... more

Nostril Symmetry after Open Rhinoplasty

At this particular time you are almost a solid 9 months from your procedure. You will continue to have a small amount of healing between now and Sept '11 but it will be somewhat minimal. It is always worth discussing the situation with your surgeon to see if further improvement is possible. Looking at the photo you submitted I would expect maybe a further 10% improvement in what you currently see. If at 1 year the result is not ideal then you may want to consider... more