Why is my nostril higher than the other? (photo)

January 18, 2017
Asked By:chantz123 in Laredo, TX

It's my 12th day of rhinoplasty but I am very worried due to my nostril looking higher than the other. Is it the swelling or is that the way it will end up?

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Answer: Early post op, some advices:

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January 24, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty Swelling

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January 24, 2017

Answer: Rhinoplasty Swelling

J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 21, 2017

Answer: Nostril asymmetry 12 days after rhinoplasty may be due to swelling.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 21, 2017

Answer: Nostril asymmetry 12 days after rhinoplasty may be due to swelling.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Early asymmetry after rhinoplasty

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