Is it normal to have one nostril higher than the other? (photos)

You are still early in your healing process and are retaining swelling. While most of your swelling will be gone around week 2, it can take up to a full year to see the final result.  Give it some time and reevaluate.  Also, pay attention to your pre-op photos. It's not uncommon to have facial asymmetry before surgery that goes unnoticed. As you are looking in the mirror more and more after surgery, you tend to pick up minor asymmetries that previously went unnoticed. Time is on your side though. I wish you well!Parker Velargo, MD

Yes, it is normal to have slight differences between the nostrils.  Also, it is way too early in the post operative period to assess the final outcome.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear gaboarThis early after surgery, it is very difficult to differentiate between edema vs asymmetry. You will have a much better idea at around 6 weeks post op. follow your surgeons instructions.

As you are well aware, you are still very swollen and this takes time to go away. When you are swollen the two sides can be swollen differently and appear to be more asymmetric. It is too soon to tell and too soon to worry about this. You should notice it getting better. Discuss your concerns with your Surgeon as well.

This is normal.  You are in the early phase of healing, and you still have swelling.  Follow up with your surgeon to confirm.