6 months post-op, is it normal to have nostril asymmetry after significant tip work? (Photos)

August 25, 2024
Asked By:red5522 in Ashley, Ohio

My nose tip tilted to the left and after rhinoplasty about 6 months ago to straighten it, my left nostril is narrow and pointy, which I hate, compared to my right nostril. My surgeon said she could do alarplasty on my right nostril so it would match my left nostril but I’m afraid I would then hate both my nostrils. She said it would be more difficult to make my left nostril match my right one. I would be ok with the asymmetry if it didn’t make my nose look so weird when I smile.

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October 3, 2024

Answer: Nasi alaeque muscle

October 3, 2024

Answer: Nasi alaeque muscle

August 29, 2024

Answer: Alarplasty will make it worse!

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August 29, 2024

Answer: Alarplasty will make it worse!

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