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Nostrils Two Different Sizes After Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by kako2 in Tracy, ca
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 851 times
Tags: nostrils, 1 month post-op, cartilage, columella, options, uneven

I had open rhinoplasty a month ago. My right nostril is half size of my left nostrils. My right profile my nose looks long (which I like) and sits high on my face (which I hate) From my left profile my nose looks shorter and sits a little lower on my face. Also from the left side too much columella showing, but from the right side there is no columella showing. I don't have any noticeable swelling. Does the cartilage graft has anything to do with this? Is it an easy fix.

8 answers to Nostrils Two Different Sizes After Rhinoplasty

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Uneven nostrils 1 month after rhinoplasty.

This can be swelling which takes 6-12 months to go away. Ask your surgeon when you see him for follow up.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Asymmetrical Nostrils 1 Month after Rhinoplasty

You do have swelling 1 month after rhinoplasty, especially if cartilage grafts were placed. You will see many changes over the next year; hopefully symmetry will improve. It is too soon to evaluate your result.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nostril asymmetry after open rhinoplasty

It is entirely possible that the swelling you are experiencing after your rhinoplasty is normal. However, very disparate nostrils may need to be addressed although no revision surgery should be performed until approximately one year after your initial surgery if it is indeed necessary. I would discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What to do with asymmetrical nostrils

It is difficult to render a professional opinion without examining your nose or having a picture to visualize it. Based on your descriptions, there remains some degree of symmetry in your nostrils after your recent rhinoplasty surgery. I would recommend you to wait for at least one month until majority of swelling has subsided, then if there is any asymmetry talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon. Good luck and good healing. Dr. Kevin Sadati
Kevin Sadati, DO

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

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Uneven nostrils 1 month after open Rhinoplasty.

I have performed Open and Closed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and although the nose can be swollen for 6 months or longer, there should not be a dramatic difference between the size and position of the nostrils, IMHO. Nostril size and orientation is determined by the size and shape of the lower crural cartilages of the nasal tip. If these are fairly even and symmetric (no one's are perfect), then the tip and nostrils will be fairly even and symmetric as well... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nostril asymmetry is unfortunately common after open rhinoplasty

Nostril asymmetries and columellar distortions are unfortunately much more common after open rhinoplasty than closed procedures because of the placement of incisions and the dissection required for exposure, Even the best open rhinoplasty surgeons sometimes create nostril asymmetries without meaning to do so--I see them at meetings and on panels. These asymmetries occur after closed operations but less often. The paper I gave at the Aesthetic Society meeting last month on... more
Mark B. Constantian, MD

Nashua Plastic Surgeon
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Different nostril size after open rhinoplasty

It is impossible to visualize what your concerns are. I would strongly recommend you voice all these concerns with your surgeon. When photos are available it is also a good idea to review your before and after photos with your surgeon. Best wishes.
Louise Ferland, MD

Richmond Plastic Surgeon
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Unequal nostrils

From what i can see your result seems good. It is very common for nose surgery patients to be over critical in the post op period. You need to wait perhaps as long a a year. Please return to your surgeon with these questions>
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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