Is this normal 5 months after open rhinoplasty? (Photo)

Thanks for your question.  It is difficult to say without seeing any pictures. I would recommend an evaluation with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.  I wouldn't worry about whether it's easy or complicated- that often depends on the surgeon.  Its more important to have a frank...

Thanks for sharing your questions and photographs. An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon should be able to address all of your concerns with a closed rhinoplasty. However, correction of the alar-columellar ratio problem ("hidden columella") would usually be done with a graft. There are several ...

As you heal from rhinoplasty the inflammation in your nose causes the nasal passages to swell and also can trigger more mucus production.  With the addition of splints, your normal nasal drainage pathways can be obstructed. Since the ears drain in the back of the nose, you can have...

Hi. Thank you for posting your questions and photos. It is clear that you have separation of your alar cartilage, in particular the middle and medial crura of your alar cartilages. You also have a degree of nostril show, which could be a combination of hanging columella and alar retraction...

The recovery time is often the most difficult part of the process.  It can be extremely challenging to look in the mirror and not see the results you were hoping to attain.  Truth is, 10 days post op, you are still quite swollen and your true results won't be apparent for up to 3 months post op....

 Yes, this does appear to be  an inverted V deformity, but it's probably best to wait at least a year before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty procedure. To fix this issue requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones, and spreader grafts to widen the upper lateral cartilages that have c...