Is my nose still swollen? (Photo)

Since your surgery was less than a year ago and since you appear to have thick oily nasal tip skin, you are probably still swollen in the tip of your nose and that could be causing a bit of nostril asymmetry. If this is still bothering you in several months, please consider re-asking your question with before and after photos. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging operations in all of plastic surgery, because the final outcomes don't appear for such a long time after surgery. I tell my patients that they'll have an idea of their nose at 2 weeks and a good understanding their outcome at 2 months, but that the nose continues to refine for much, much longer. The results at one year will be minutely different that three years. That being said, revision or touch-ups are generally considered acceptable at the one-year mark and beyond to allow for the initial scar maturation to occur. Wait for that milestone before considering a touch-up procedure, if desired.

You should wait for a while. It seems you have thick skin and it's so normal to have swelling. Also the swelling may cause uneven nostrils. After 15 months we should assess again, to decide revision surgery or not.Best

Hi. Swelling is certainly a factory 8 months after surgery, especially with thicker skin, and this can contribute to differences in nostril appearance. However, it is also possible that the nostril asymmetry was masked prior to surgery, but now more visible since the deviated nose was corrected. Unless the nostrils were reduced, it is unlikely that surgery changed where they actually attach to the face. Nostril asymmetries are very common, usually the nostril that attaches higher is on the deeper / more recessed side of the face. They can be very difficult to treat but I have had some success with subalar grafts as described by Dr. Norman Pastorek. However, I would allow more time for the resolution of swelling, perhaps 6 more months. In the meantime, look for nostril height asymmetries on celebrities, you'll be surprised how many you find. Hope that helps.

Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos you provided I cannot say if it still swelling or not because your tip looks very bulbous (and a bit droopy). Maybe it was your choice but the tip looks like it is not supported. Anyway you have thick skin so the swelling can be there for around 1 and a half years.
Best regards!Prof. Dr. Selcuk Inanli

Thank you for your query! From your pictures, there does appear to be swelling of your nose, which is not unusual during your recovery. Some of the uneven/crooked look can be because of this. Your surgeon may advise some exercises or other measures to reduce the swelling. Some surgeons also advise nasal retainers/dilators for your nostrils which can help. Please discuss all your concerns with your surgeon and follow his/her advice as it does take a full year for the nose to attain its final shape. All the best!

From your photo, it seems it is still swollen so please wait for another 4-6 months. Even after 6 months, if the tip is swelling and droopy then better to see a doctor for a revision surgery. Hope to get better soon. Thank you!

Hi and welcome to our forum!
While the majority of nasal swelling will subside within 8 weeks after rhinoplasty, residual swelling may take up to 2 years to resolve. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest time to heal.
Be patient!
Best wishes...