Can swelling make one nostril hang lower than the other? If this is a permanent affliction how can it be fixed? (photo)

Sometimes swelling can make the nostrils uneven. It is too soon to judge . Although it is unlikely that this asymmetry will go away completely and if you look at your pictures before the surgery it is possible that some asymmetry existed. Generally, it takes a year to be able to judge about the nose.

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry you're having concerns after your surgery. If you had more grafts placed on the left, you can certainly have more swelling there, pushing the nostril down. 2 weeks is very early to make any judgment. Let the healing and skin tightening take its course. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon, as they would know best what was done and what can be expected. If your issues persist after a year, a touch up revision can be considered. My favorite method to bring the ala down is to use composite grafts from the ear. Be patient, and good luck!

Your nostril is likely hanging from swelling. Best to give it time to settle down. You likely had a graft placed on the one side for the weak alar.