Hello, I had a rhinoplasty in March of this year and have been noticing that my nostrils are not the same shape. One is a bit higher than the other. Is this normal? Can this be fixed?
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Thank you for your question and photo. Though much of the swelling is reduced within four months, your nose will be in a phase of recovery for at least one year following your rhinoplasty procedure. It is generally suggested to wait until this entire recovery process is complete to evaluate the...
Hello! Many times after septorhinoplasty, it can take time for the nose to adjust to improvements in airflow. For any drainage, saline irrigations and a decongestant may help. If there appears to be an obstacle, a deeper evaluation of the nasal cavity via endoscopy may be warranted. If the nose...
Hello! Thanks for the photos. I see what you're talking about. This is caused by the graft being too prominent and putting pressure on the skin called blanching. The way to fix this is to decrease the size of the graft. Long-term, if the pressure stays, it could cause issues with the blood flow....
