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“My New Nose Job is Assymetric with Uneven Nostrils”

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Spent: $3,000 in Miami, FL

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Updated 2 Oct 2009

Posted 29 Sep 2009

I just had my rhinoplasty surgery 4 days ago and I'm almost sure my nostrils are assymetric. The right side of my nose is drooping and my right nostril is much larger and a completly different shap than my left nostril.

I said something about it as soon as I saw it hours sfter surgery and every day since the surgery. Everyone in the Dr's office says it's too soon to tell or they say that its because of all the swelling. As I look closer at my nose I notice that the left side and the right side of my nose are stitched differently, and it is clear that one side is pulled in thighter than the other side. Also my right side hurts more and bleeds more, and that is the side that I'm concerned with.

I would hate to have to have a revision surgery. I feel that it is the Dr's mistake and poor judgement. You can't stitch one sid of someone's nose differently than the other side. And I feel that is why my nose is drooping, not because it is too soon.

I had my surgery because for years I hate how wide my nose was, so I decided to have the width of my nose reduced. No bones were broken no tip refinement only the width was reduced. However, now my nostrils are completely uneven.

My dr is a nice man and so are most of his staff, however at one point I did feel rushed during my final consultation, and I also feel like they are ignoring my concern about my nostrils.

Everyone is saying that it is too soon to tell if my nostrils are uneven, but it is clear that the stitch was done differently on each side.

What do you think? Do you think I would need a revision, and if so how long do I wait to have a revision? and should I have to pay for my nose to be corrected?

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 2 Oct 2009

I see what you mean in the photo. However, the right nostril (your left) does look more swollen than the other side, so that might change as the swelling goes down. This related thread might also help: Asymmetrical nostrils after Rhinoplasty

Since it's only been 4 days, add me to the group of people who think it's too soon and could be swelling. :) But, I do see your point about the stitches.

Have you seen any change at all in the couple of days since your surgery?

I think most doctors would hesitate to go right back in and correct something before it has healed, not only because it could change but because you don't want to traumatise your nose too much. So, even if this is the final result, you probably would have to wait a few months to get it corrected anyway. Just my 2 cents.

dreamgirl09 2 Oct 2009
No, I haven't seen any changes, and it is now day 7. The thing that bothers me the most is that I don't understand why he didn't stitch my nose the same on both sides. I know that I am still swollen, but I also know that my skin on my nostrils have always been thick, and what appears as swelling may actually be my nose's natural african american look. I'm so worried. Sometimes I can't even concentrate on my school work. I don't want all my family and friends to say I told you so, and I don't want to have waisted $3000 and over 24hours of driving from polk county to dade county for Dr's Appointments
4444bv 3 May 2010
How do your nostrils look now? I hope you are happier with your procedure than I was with mine.
unhappyxx 6 Oct 2009
Hun your nostrils r not the right shape, one is a lot smaller than the other. I am 10 weeks post op and i have the same prob, i have been told to wait 6 months and then see what the surgeon can do. email me and i will send u my pic
Kla 8 Oct 2009
hpe the best for you forward,
Sandy81 10 Oct 2009
Good luck ive got issues after my surgery its so depressing and no one understands....
danirpi 14 Nov 2009
i understand your concern, but you may be looking at your nose too critically. yes it could be the swelling, but even if it isn't, the difference isn't that bad. rhinoplasty's unfortunately can't be perfect. i think a more important question is, "how does it look from the front view?" because seriously, how many people are going to be looking up your nose like that? i just had a rhinoplasty done, and my right nostril looks awful if i look at it from the view you're looking at. it's like a sliver of a hole. but hey, i can breath fine, and it looks pretty symmetrical from the front, so i'm happy. how is it looking now after more time has passed? i hope its going well for you!
NoseBridgeLess 17 Nov 2009
They do look uneven...can you post a new picture since that photo was taken only 4 days after the surgery? Hope it's healing well...
hi101 29 Nov 2009
Who did your nosejob?
Drealovelywish 9 Jan 2010
do u have anymore recent pics or the the name of your doctor?
4444bv 7 Mar 2010
BEWARE of doctors willing to perform nostril reduction by removing wedges of skin near the base of your nostrils. The odds are highly against you the doctor will be able to remove the exact same amount of skin from each side. The results of this are uneven nostrils especially when your nostrils are flared. I speak from experience. One doctor told me he would never perform this procedure on symmetrical nostrils because of this risk and that he would not perform this procedure on me. Once this procedure is performed it is irreversible. Unfortunately I did not like what he had to say and went to another doctor. He told me what I wanted to hear. Ever since the surgery my nose looks pinched and my nostrils are uneven. STAY AWAY from doctors who are willing to perform this procedure on any rhinoplasty patient looking to reduce the nostril width. There are alternative ways to reduce nostril width such as turning the tip of the nose up. And this procedure is reversible if you are unhappy. I just wished I'd listen to the first doctor. The other doctor was merely in it for the money and not looking out for the patient's best interests. I would be happy to e-mail anyone the name of this doctor as I would not want anyone to be deceived by his words.
Drealovelywish 25 Mar 2010
yes, PLEASE. provide this doctors name i was shocking to read your comment and interesting in knowing why someone would lie like that...thanks for your comment... good luck=]
4444bv 23 Dec 2010
apesos in dayton, oh
fashiongurl1 13 Mar 2010
Hey...I would really like to follow up with you about your nose job. Did your nose ever even out? I am a black girl also, and I just got rhinoplasty done yesterday along with the nostrol of my nose being taken in like yours. My nostrols look bad. Yours look great compared to mine. On one side he sowed over my nostrol! Im scared to death! I dont know how to feel or what to do...its only day 2! please email me back about your present condition... (I will send you my personal email)
4444bv 3 May 2010
Wow...I finally found a doctor (Dr. Mabrie) on this website that agrees on the subject on nostril reduction. He says it is a very controversial subject. Most doctors I see on here support the removal of skin at the base of the nostrils. What these doctors don't tell you is if they mess up this procedure it is irreversible!!! And the odds are definitely not in the patients favor the doctor will be able to remove the same amount on both sides. I hope through education and spreading the word that patients can make the right decisions.

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