My nose looks crooked and uneven from the front 6 months post nose job. Will this resolve? (Photo)

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It has been 6 months since surgery, to flattered my high bridge &shorten my long droopy nose, but to me it actually looks not much different than before, and it's so uneven and long looking. I'm not sure what to do because it's frustrating that I have to spend more money on another surgery, when people get it done once and it looks good & how they want. I did tell my surgeon what I wanted and he was experienced but maybe too conservative. What should I do now? Will the crookedness go after 6m's?

Julian Rowe-Jones, MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (ORL) · Answer

A nose can look crooked because the bones and or cartilage are displaced form the middle or are bent or curved.  A nose can also look crooked if the two sides are different shapes / asymmetric.  Swelling after rhinoplasty can cause skin thickness asymmetry and this can also vary on different days and at different times.  It is normal to still have swelling after 6 months and this might be making your nose uneven.  I advise waiting until at least a year has passed before judging the crookedness.  If you are unhappy still the a good will discuss your further options and want to help you if possible.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photo but an examination is really needed.  That said I would wait 6 more months to see if things don't change and if they don't your surgeon should want to help you as we all want happy patientsDr Corbin

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

The asymmetry can be seen in this one picture but you mention other problems as well. It is still early in the healing process to evaluate your results but I suggest you  continue follow-up with your surgeon, send a full set of pictures of your nose if you want more detailed comments about your nose from members of this panel, and/or get a second opinion from another rhinoplasty surgeon.

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