“My nose has turned and the nostrils are two different sizes after rhinoplasy! ”
Rhinoplasty: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I had Rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago to remove a bump on my nose and to straighten the nose out. The Surgeon said he might also reduce the size of nostrils. I think he over corrected my nose it's so short, the nostrils are two different sizes and shapes and my nose is turned to the left (b4 surgery it was turned to the right). I look like a pig after 6 weeks. It looks horrifying. I"m in tears everyday because of this. I would have my original nose back any day. What should I do? What should I ask the surgeon, every time I bring it up to him he says the nose looks fine. Take a look?
How can my nose be fixed now? I know I need to wait a year, but What options do I have for revision???
Should I allow the same doctor do it again?
Updated on Nov 4, 2009:
Jun 16, 2009Comments and replies (16)
7 posts
17 Jun 2009
hello, i had the same rhino as you 6 weeks ago. i had a bump removed and it straigtened out. My results are pretty similar to yours! it now leans slightly to the opososit way and seems shorter than before. The main problem is that one nostril is a different shape and size to the other and it really shows!! So i know how you must feel. I think your front photo looks nice and you are still a pretty girl. I know why your upset though. At 6 weeks there may be more swelling to come down. what has your doc said? i a seeing mine on monday. x
7 posts
18 Jun 2009
Hi you should sue that sob! Your nostrils should not look like that. Get a lawyer and get your money cause it will cost money to repair that. I know cause I had my nostrils reduced slightly no amount of swelling going down will fix the nostril size.
8 posts
28 Jun 2009
hi,dont allow the same doctor to perform on u.especially if u live in some area where u can easily find revision specialists.start saving up and go to dr nassif or others listed here.i have somewhat same prob but i dont have many doctors in my country who do revisions...in fact non at all!!!
7 posts
30 Jun 2009
OMG i had kinda the same problem it's been 7 weeks since my surg and my nostrils look diff sizes...i'm freaking out...i keep reading that it takes time, everybody tells me it takes time..but it's not the swelling that scares me it's that my nostrils are diff sizes...does anybody think it's gonna get better...i really dont wanna get revision surg :(
173 posts
3 Jul 2009
Unfortunately for you and all patients, you are nowhere near done with your swelling. As a rhinoplasty surgeon the biggest complaint I hear from patients lies in the look of the tip in the early phases of healing. The tip has the worst blood supply on the nose and this causes it to swell for the longest amount of time. I usually instruct my patients in tip taping techniques and massage to help them get a handle on the swelling. As far as your asymmetric nostrils go, the left side of the human face typically stays swollen longer than the right. This is most apparent on midline structures like the nose. When the left side of the nose is more swollen, the nostril will typically have a different shape. I would not rush out and get a lawyer to sue as one commentor suggested. What you need is time and attention to your nose. After one year, you can honestly see what your nose has become and then can make a decision on how to proceed. If your first surgeon is at a loss on how to help you, seek the assistance of a specialist in revision rhinoplasty. You had elective surgery. The reality is that things don't always work out the way we want the first time. With a positive attitude and a caring physician, most problems in the rhinoplasty spectrum can be conquered. Good luck. Dr. Shah
14 posts
5 Jul 2009
atleast you got beautiful eyes! well, im kind of unhappy with mine too at the moment. God the procedure costs a lot and you have high expectations and I know how it feels when they're not met. But as they say, its still healing. So try to relax, and see your surgeon. Talk to him.
24 posts
14 Jul 2009
I have the same issue!... I got mine done 3 and a half months ago.. ( Hump removal, deviated septum) I still have a slight hump and my septum is still deviated as it was before. Not only is my septum still crooked, my tip is crooked now too with one nostril bigger than the other. It hurts when your own family say their was no change and that it was only made worse.. esp when u saved everything u had to do it... :(
1 post
26 Jul 2009
HOney, you are a gorgeous girl. I can see you're crying when you take the pics and i want to give you a massive hug. I hate my nose, but i have different size nostrils naturally, they are a lot worse than yours. I would just leave your nose as it is, it will settle down a bit and further surgery may make it worse.
5 posts
27 Jul 2009
Hi, please try not to worry. I have just had corrective surgery on my nose after a year. Your nose still looks very swollen - my swelling did not go away until about 6months because of the amount of work done. The pic taken from below your nose shows that the bones are in fact straight, which is a good sign, so i would suggest that it's probably just swelling making it look crooked from the front. If you want to post your email, i will forward you my pics and you will see what i mean! xxx
10 posts
9 Aug 2009
oh my. really sorry. sue that doc! get the money and get it fixed properly.