My nostrils flare out and my nose appears to be crooked after septorhinoplasty. Is this normal because of swelling? (Photo)

All the findings are likely related to swelling at this time. Typically in 3 months the swelling has subsided in most patients but some might take a lot longer. Give it a few more months. Remember any issues that do not get resolved like nostril flaring can be fixed with procedures like alarplasty. So do not lose hope, instead focus on positive for now and revisit the situation in 3 months from now. Exercise, eat healthy, meditate and stay positive. RegardsDr. J

 Since you appear to have relatively thick nasal skin, swelling may persist for a longer period of time. You should feel free to address your concerns with your surgeon. If you require peace of mind, consider getting a second opinion from another rhinoplasty specialist. If you decide to go that route, bring a copy of your operative report in preop for the photos. Hope this helps and wishing you well. Dr. Joseph.

Thank you for your question. 
With any nasal surgery, the name of the game is patience. At one week, we would expect you to have quite a bit of swelling and bruising still noticeable and may have trouble breathing out of one or both nostrils. By the end of two weeks, typically, you will still be swollen but look more like you have a bad cold, rather than post surgical. Swelling can take up to a year to be completely gone, however, by 9 weeks you will look very good and should see big difference from your pre-op pics.

Frontal preoperative photo is needed to compare the result. However, I notice there is asymmetry of nasal alae or nostrils with right side less developed and thinner than the left. I have come across several such pronounced asymmetry of the nostrils which congenital on origin meaning patients were born with it. Rhinoplasty will exaggerate this since other problems are gone. We have reduced and thinned out the opposite ala to achieve some symmetry. Best

You are likely still swollen. It can take a year or longer for the swelling to subside.  Be patient at this point. You have a long road ahead for the swelling to subside.

Hi 
Thank you for yr question 
Sometime when the hump is taken down and the tip is redefined and rotated the nostril become obvious and the flare which had been hidden under yr drooping tip becomes more visible. Sometimes a flare appears wen the nose is deprojected. Sometime u just don't like the appearance of yr new nose as probably u were having something else in yr mind abt how u wud look post op
Some sort of alar base reduction might help you.. pl discuss it out with yr surgeon. 
All the best

You have legitimate questions and concerns. I have studied your pictures. Unfortunately, it's too early as you have said. It can take up to a year for all the swelling to resolve.
Hopefully, there are positive changes in your nose that you like - so that overall you feel improved. 
See your doctor regularly and be as patient as possible. Some people will need revision surgery, but it's way to early to tell.
Overall, you look like you have a pretty nose postoperative!
Hope this helps!
Dr Chris Saunders 

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. At 3 months post surgery, there is likely to be swelling in the area, which is expected. As this settles over the next few months (can take up to one year) the final shape of the nose will become apparent. So I would give it some more time for the healing to take place.Please contact your surgeon if you have any ongoing concerns.

I'm sorry you are not satisfied with your septorhinoplasty results but at 3 months it is too soon to evaluate your appearance. Share your concerns with your surgeon and be patient because your nose will change as healing progresses over the next 6-8 months.