3 Weeks Post Op : Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling?

Hello,I had open rhino 3 weeks ago to narrow the upper 1/3 nasal 'bones',shaving a slight hump and the tip tweaked for refinement, since the swelling is going down it's now apparent that the upper 1/3 portion is deviating to one side making it look crooked (begining to look like a donkeys hind leg)the opposite side towards the tip is more swollen.my nose was straight pre op.uneven swelling?or should I be concerned? Thankyou!

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Crooked Nose 3 Weeks after Surgery

Lindsay: Please refer to our answers to the same question 2 days ago. I'm sure your nose has not changed in the last 48 hours. Best of luck !

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Swelling and uneven sides of the nose after rhinoplasty

Hi. Three weeks after surgery is very early to judge if it is related to surgery or from uneven cartilage versus uneven healing. You would be best served by being patient and waiting for 6 months before a final diagnosis and determination can be made. Best wishes, Dr. Sajjadian

Nasal Surgery

Your nose looks fine and will continue to improve overtime. You will need to be extremely slow to judge any result until one year has passed. Dr.ES

Crooked Nose Deformity 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty

I believe I had answered a very similar question many months back. You might look thru my library of answers to find what was a fairly detailed explanation of your situation. In short, there is some reason to be concerned given what appears to be a slight drift in the position of your nasal bone. Since you are only 3 weeks out from surgery, there is recourse. If you were my patient, I would recommend digital exercises, which involve pushing on the nasal bone in a very specific manner... more

Crooked Nose after Rhinoplasty Surgery

3 Weeks Post Op : Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling? Hello,I had open rhino 3 weeks ago to narrow the upper 1/3 nasal 'bones',shaving a slight hump and the tip tweaked for refinement, since the swelling is going down it's now apparent that the upper 1/3 portion is deviating to one side making it look crooked (begining to look like a donkeys hind leg)the opposite side towards the tip is more swollen.my nose was straight pre op.uneven swelling?or should I be concerned? Thankyou!... more

When is it the right time to judge a rhinoplasty result?

Lindsay, It is too soon to determine what the final outcome of your rhinoplasty surgery will be. Swelling resolves in stages and after 6 weeks from surgery about 75% has resolved. It is the final 25% that can take up to year. It is this final 25% that can also be frustrating for patients because if the swelling is asymmetric, your nose may look crooked when in reality it could end up being straight. I have had many patients contact me for revision rhinoplasty... more

Crooked Nose, Uneven Swelling 3 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty

Hi Lindsay, Again, it does take time for nasal swelling to go down after rhinoplasty, and often times there is some minor asymmetry during the process. It appears that your left nasal bone is more medial than your right. Discuss this with your rhinoplasty surgeon. If it persists, a very small injection of hyaluronic acid on your left upper 1/3 will give your nose a straighter appearance while you wait for the swelling to resolve. Good luck and be well. Dr. P... more