Unable to Move/Flare Right Nostril After Rhinoplasty: is This Normal?

Hi thatguyoverthere,

3 months is generally still very early after rhinoplasty. The active flaring of the nostril may be reduced after rhinoplasty, especially if the nostrils were reduced with skin removal. Alternatively, the nostrils may have been stiffened with cartilage grafts. Swelling of the skin and tissue will also reduce flaring. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can he/she help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

 

There is still a fair amount of swelling in the nose at three months.  Give it a year or so before worrying that you can not flare your nostril.

3 months is still early part of recovery. Will have to wait 6-12 months until swelling subsided. If there is a cartilage impalnts placed laterally to correct retracted ala in revision rhinoplasty may cause this. But again need to wait for complete healing.