Nostrils are still uneven 6 months after my closed rhinoplasty. Should I see another doctor? Do I need another surgery? (Photos)

June 1, 2022
Asked By:Genuine850630 in Turkey, TR

It has been officially 6 months since I've had my closed rhinoplasty. My noutrils were uneven since the day my bandages were removed (one noustril higher and other shorter). I shared my concern with my doctor but he keeps saying it's due to the closed rhinoplasty operation and how swelling occurs differently in each noustril. He tells me it will be better around year 1 but I don't see them getting even after 6 months already. Should I see another doctor? Do I need another surgery?

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June 2, 2022

Answer: Nostrils are still uneven 6 months after my closed rhinoplasty. Should I see another doctor? Do I need another surgery?

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 2, 2022

Answer: Nostrils are still uneven 6 months after my closed rhinoplasty. Should I see another doctor? Do I need another surgery?

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 3, 2022

Answer: Uneven nostrils

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 3, 2022

Answer: Uneven nostrils

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 2, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 2, 2022

Answer: Nostril symmetry

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June 2, 2022

Answer: Nostril symmetry

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June 11, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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