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Can Rhinoplasty Correct Asymmetric Nostrils?
Septoplasty has left my left nostril larger than before. Is it possible to correct it back to its original size? Can rhinoplasty fix this kind of problem?
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Too Soon After Surgery to Be Worried About Uneven Nostrils?
I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...
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Will Nostrils Be Symmetric Once Rhinoplasty Swelling Subsides?
I had a septo-rhinoplasty 12 days ago, and my nostrils are uneven. I have noticed it a day after packing removal (day 5). Even though my doctor tells...
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Options to Correct Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty?
I have uneven nostrils resulting from a Rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I'm not interested in revision, as I want the nostril to be larger--not smaller. What...
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Will Nostrils Even out Eventually After Rhinoplasty?
After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on...
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Will Nose Stay Straight After Rhinoplasty?
My nose has grown to be off center and crooked since i was probably 5. If I was to undergo rhinoplasty to make my nose on center and straight would it...
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Uneven Nostrils and Leaning Nose After Rhinoplasty?
I am almost 5 months post-op and my nostrils are still uneven and do not seem to be evening out. I am unhappy with it and am wondering what could have...
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How Can Asymmetrical Nostrils Be Corrected?
I have one nostril larger than the other. What can be done to make them more symmetrical? It’s just a small difference, but sure is noticeable...
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Scar Tissue & Asymmetric Nostrils 8 Weeks Post-Rhinoplasty
After Septo-rhinoplasty & turbinate reduction,my nostrils are v asymmetrical. They were slightly pre-op but wasn't too noticeable. Now the...
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Obvious Nose Asymmetry Normal After Rhinoplasty?
Is it normal for a nose to look obviously asymmetrical and for one nostril to be higher and larger than the other 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty? Is this...
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