Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

6 months post-op. My surgeon was highly recommended, so why did my rhinoplasty turn out so badly? (photos)

ninabeansMar 12, 2019
I went to a board certified surgeon recommended to me by another doctor and a friend. I had 3 consultations with the surgeon and he spent a lot of time with me and was very kind. I had the rhinoplasty and 6 months later I’m horified with the results. My septum still appears crooked, my nostrils are two different shapes and sizes, one side looks pinched, I think I have a bossa forming etc. Why did my surgery go so wrong?! Do people respond differently to surgery? Am I botched? Am I being neurotic?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Avron Lipschitz, MD profile photo
Dr. Avron Lipschitz, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 170 Reviews
Answered on Mar 15, 2019
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 14, 2019
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Steven M. Denenberg, MD

Anyone's nose can get a little bigger during a workout, and then come back to its baseline. If the tip is hard, it's almost certainly cartilage now, and now residual swelling that is destined to leave later on. The way you saw your nose "grow" after the rhinoplasty is probably because it seems...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

You are still early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The swelling during this time is rarely symmetric. One side will always resolve more quickly than the other. The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Vasdev Rai, MD

2 weeks is nothing when it comes to rhinoplasty. It takes one year and some more to get final outcome. I think that you will be alright. Relax.

+7 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Aaron Stone, MD

When I read your post I didn't believe it but looking at the photo it does look 6cm wide at the alar base. The desired size is usually equal to the distance between the inner and outer corners of each eye (the intercanthal distance normally is 3.2cm). That would require an alar base reduction of...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS

Hi, thank you for your question. You are still very early in your recovery period. It is common to have pressure and swelling for awhile after surgery.   I would recommend following up with your surgeon with any questions.  Best of luck to you.

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Gary Linkov, MD

Thank you for your question. I certainly understand your concern. I would suggest you wait until you finish breastfeeding. There are medications that you will be require to take and we certainly don't want anything to interfere with the well being of your baby.  Best, Gary Linkov, MD

+14 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →