Strange Tissue + Asymmetries. Will It Heal Correctly Or Will I Need Revision? (photo)

5 days ago I had a revision nose job: septoplasty, ear cartilage added to the bridge, tip-plasty. I know it’s too soon for any evaluation, I still wear the splint, but those so visible bulges from the nostrils are something common for this kind of procedure? Also I see an asymmetry between the left/ right side of the nose (tip and nostrils). Do I have any chance to get rid of these issues during the healing process or I might need correction in the future?  Thank you.

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Early Healing Period Following Rhinoplasty

Thanks for the question. The bulges you are noticing are likely related to swelling of the vestibular skin around the marginal incision lines made during your surgery. This will certainly improve over the next few days. As for the asymmetry of the tip and the nostrils, it is far too early to determine if you are likely to need another revision surgery. The nostrils and tip can appear asymmetric due to the way in which the splint is sitting on your nose. If this is the case, it... more

5 days later

I think you know the answer to this and I'm sure your surgeon has reassured you . If you had these irregularities at 3 months this would be a pertinent question. Patience.