Nose uneven when I smile. What is causing this?

Question

Four weeks ago I had cheekbone augmentation (medpor) and a closed rhinoplasty performed (mainly tip reduction and osteotomies) and now when I smile my left nostril rises higher than my right nostril. What is causing this?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear LWH15,It is very early in your heading process and this should improveLet your surgeon know of your concerns so they can stay on top of itI would also check your before picture, some times we don't notice asymmetries before surgery versus afterBest,Dr. Nima

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

Thank you for your question and I would direct it to your surgeon as he can examine you and knows what you were like preop.  That said you are still too early post op to judge the final resultDr Corbin

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

It is much too early to evaluate your results. Cheek swelling alone could impact mobility with facial animation. Discuss this with your surgeon.

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