Asymmetric nostrils 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty normal?

My nose is quite swollen but my biggest concern is that my nostrils look uneven. Is this normal 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty?

3 answers to “Asymmetric nostrils 7 weeks after...”

A: Asymmetry is Normal Early in the Recovery Period

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

During the first several weeks, following rhinoplasty, the nose undergoes significant changes as the swelling subsides. The swelling gradually dissipates over the first several months and thus the appearance of the nose changes gradually. The swelling can fluctuate on a daily basis,and different areas of the... more

A: Chances are will improve by itself; if not, can be corrected without surgery

By Robert Kotler, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It will probably improve spontaneously and you have nothing to lose by waiting. If by 3-4 months it is unchanged and the tisses are soft and healed, the nostril whose upper edge is "too high" can be permanently improved using filling injections. Then the nostrils will match Office procedure. Would... more

A: 7 weeks is still early

By Steven J. Pearlman, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is too early to tell if the asymmetry you have will persist. Swelling take many months to resolve and isn't always symmetric. Sometimes asymmetries were present before surgery. They become more obvious for a number of reasons, you are inspecting your nose more carefully and more often. Also, the other... more