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Will uneven supra alar crease in nostrils resolve in a few months when all swelling subsides, or do I need a revision? (Photo)

mildnessFeb 14, 2015
Hi, I am 2 weeks post op after rhino, septo & turb. reduction. 1 nostril is bigger than the other and has a deep supra alar crease. The other is smaller & lacks much of a crease. My dr said 1 side was harder work than the other & this was apparent because there was more bruising on that side of my face during healing. The side that appears smaller and more swollen, with less of a crease is the side that was worked on less. There's uneven swelling I'm sure. Will the creases become even over time?

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