Concerned about mismatched nostrils after 2nd Septorhinoplasty. Will this correct itself as the swelling goes down?

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I had a septorhinoplasty 6 years ago, and I've just had a second septorhinoplasty 16 days ago. I'm concerned that my nostrils are 2 different shapes.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question!

It is understandable that you are
concerned especially that this is your second surgery. Changes after rhinoplasties vary with every patient and what you are
experiencing is normal especially that swelling takes time to subside as it
masks the results of your surgery.

Unfortunately, with the pictures
posted, the lack of surgical details and the inability to perform a physical exam
it is not possible to provide you with a definitive answer that could be
medically sound.

It is important to keep in mind that it
is early to pass a judgment. Usually, a year is required before formulating how
your nose will be. Even then, your nose will keep shaping itself and to
complement your face for better results in the years to come.

My best recommendations at the moment
is to be patient, allow nature to take its course and edema subsides for better
results. There is no doubt that once the swelling resolves, more definition and
shape will be achieved and you should be happier with the results.

Also, it is important that you keep
communicating with your surgeon and work as a team together to achieve the best
results possible.

Congratulations on your surgery and
please remain positive!

Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

Swelling after surgery does not know which side to escape from.  I always tell my patients that swelling will occur and subside unevenly.  This is too early in the postoperative period to make judgements about the outcome.  As your surgeon has probably told you, it takes 6 -12 months to appreciate the results of surgery.

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