One side of my nose is extremely different from the other. Should I ask for a revision? (Photo)

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I am 2 years post op and as you can see, one side of my nose is extremely different from the other. This really bothers me quite a lot and I'm going to see my surgeon again in a few months. I don't fully understand why my nose looks like this but I absolutely hate it and it's giving me a lot of stress and insecurity. I don't want to insult my surgeon but I really don't like my nose, I feel so ugly and discouraged. I'm not sure what's possible to fix this due to having thick skin.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.I have evaluated your case regarding the information and photos you provided.Your tip is very droopy, and as you said it is more visible from one side than the other. It also looks like polly beak deformity. I highly recommend you a revision surgery. You may need rib cartilage reconstruction since it is a revision surgery. But don't worry it is fixable.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Honest803329. Thank you for sharing your photos. I'm sorry you are not happy with your rhinoplasty results. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

The best thing to do would be to see a few surgeons that do a lot of revision rhinoplasty, whose photos you like, to see if you would be a good candidate to make a change. It may not be possible to make your nose look exactly the same on each side, but the tip should be able to be made smaller and less droopy.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I would definitely go back to your surgeon and voice your concerns. Any real plastic surgeon should be more than willing to listen to your concerns and offer any revisionary surgery if it is truly indicated and feasible.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

As a rhinoplasty specialist, I can tell you first hand that it is impossible to achieve a "perfect" result in everyone. The question is: Are you comfortable having your surgeon address your concerns? If so, you would not be hurting his feelings. If you have any doubt that your surgeon and you may not be a good fit, kindly consider procuring your operative report and get a second opinion from another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

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