Asymmetric nostrils after Septo-Rhinoplasty

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and slightly smaller, more angular, and has a pointed edge. I think I still have swelling because the nostrils are still hard. Do you think this effect might be less pronounced as the swelling goes down? What might have caused this? Thanks.

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5 answers to “Asymmetric nostrils after...”

A: Small left nostril after Rhinoplasty.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Without seeing your photo, I'm not sure why you have a smaller left nostril after Rhinoplasty. Did your surgeon narrow your nostrils on both sides? If I had to guess, your surgeon straightened your nose and septum and moved your nose that originally tilted to the right back toward the center. That could... more

A: Asymmetry and rhinoplasty

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

First of all, all noses are asymmetric. Second you have to give it some time for the swelling to go down before jumping to any final conclusions. Be patient. If you are then unhappy after a few months, talk it over with your surgeon.

A: Rhinoplasty and Asymmetric Nostrils

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Miss UK, Your new nose will continue to "morph" or change over the next few months. Stay in close touch with your surgeon and listen to her/his advice. There are many possible reasons for what you are experiencing. Your surgeon is best suited to answer those questions Be patient... more

A: Nasal Asymmetry

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Obviously, swelling always occurs after nasal surgery. This swelling is usually not symmetrical. Wait at least six months to critique your result. It sounds as if the appearance of your nose has improved after the surgery. Fortunately, the size and shape of the nostrils are not noticed by the... more

A: Asymmetric Nostrils after Septorhinoplasty

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

One month is too early to judge the final shape of your nose and nostrils. You should go back and look carefully at your nostrils photographs from before the surgery. A lot of times the asymmetry could be present in the nostrils before surgery but was never noticed. After rhinoplasty patients tend to look at... more