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

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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?

Avron Lipschitz, MD · Answer

The area you have highlighted is ala contour irregularity caused by either a cartilage graft, lower lateral cartilage buckling or lower lateral cartilage transection.
It is a technical adjustment that must be made and can be done as a revision case.
Start by discussing the problem with your surgeon. If you need a second opinion discuss this with a rhinoplasty surgeon who is familiar with revision work.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Without seeing before surgery photos hard to be exacting. Appears residual lower lateral alar cartilage on right tip, nostril contriction effect. These are revision candidates. So best to retun or seek new surgeon.

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

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