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Crooked Nose and Drooping Septum After Rhinoplasty

asked 3 years ago by meinva in fairfax, usa
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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I had Rhinoplasty 30 days ago and my nose still looks just as big. My nose also seems to be crooked to the right and my septum has dropped in the last 4 weeks since surgery. It looked fine when my cast came off, but has drooped down. Is that normal? Will it go back up after swelling?

3 answers to Crooked Nose and Drooping Septum After Rhinoplasty

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It is too soon to say.

 It depends on what was done in surgery and how it was done. Discuss this with your surgeon and be patient since the nose always changes a great deal in the next 6 months.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Crooked Nose after Rhinoplasty

This soon after rhinoplasty, my best advice is to remain patient. For example, you are concerned that the nose looks "crooked". Resolution of swelling rarely occurs symmetrically, which can temporarily make the nose look crooked. This swelling will also give the appearance of a "big" nose, which will improve with time.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Still too early after Rhinoplasty

Without a comprehensive examination in-person, one cannot specifically answer your questions. Rhinoplasty and nasal surgery is the most difficult operation, due to so many variables. Try your best to be patient, as time is your best option. Rhinoplasty swelling occurs both on the outside and inside of the nose. It is normal to feel congested and have nasal obstruction and postnasal drip immediately after rhinoplasty surgery. Patients are generally "restaurant ready" and socially... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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