Nostril asymmetry 14 months post rhinoplasty - can this be fixed? (Photos)
April 29, 2025
Asked By:cronin1967 in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland
Hi l had open rhinoplasty 14 months ago and am very unhappy with nostril asymmetry. My nose looks uneven and seems bigger than before. I have thick skin and hoped it was just swelling but it’s over a year now and not improving.
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Answers (2)
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining revision rhinoplasty. Given that you are 4.5 years post-op, a surgical intervention is most likely your best option. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the...
Based on your photos, your nasal bridge can be augmented with revision rhinoplasty. Either rib or a custom shaped Gortex graft can build it back up, making it look nice and natural. It looks like you shortened the tip a bit as well which can also be done. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for...
Thanks Stpjcq for your question! It really takes at least 12 -24 months for healing to complete itself after Revision rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty is frequently an option for those who have had rhinoplasty surgeries in the past and are having problems like unequal nostrils and a hanging...