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Post-op Rhinoplasty and One Nostril is More Swollen Than the Other - Normal?

asked 1 year ago by 3675anon in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 521 times
Tags: nostrils, swelling, uneven

I just had rhinoplasty and one nostril is way more swollen than the other is that normal?

2 answers to Post-op Rhinoplasty and One Nostril is More Swollen Than the Other - Normal?

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Nostril asymmetry after rhinoplasty.

This is normal. It takes a minimum of 6 months to make any judgement about the symmetry of the nose and especially the nostrils.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Post-operative Nasal Swelling

Swelling after rhinoplasty is frequently asymmetrical - in fact, as swelling decreases, it is possible the opposite side may appear larger for a short time. Be patient - this will improve with normal healing over the next several months.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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