Uneven nostrils 7 months post-op - can anyone advise on what’s happening here? (Photos)

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Hey, I’m 7 months post op and have noticed during healing after a septo rhino that my nostrils are very uneven and look strange. I understand that nostril asymmetry can be common but it looks odd to me! Thanks!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

That can be caused by the suturing done inside the nose or by the healing process. It would help to see before photos

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Sometimes it takes a full year for swelling at the base of the nose to completely dissipate after rhinoplasty surgery. In that regard, sit tight and let nature take its course. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is possible to help this condition using nostril splints. You can find them on line as a silicone made small tubes recommended for people who have problem with breathing. Use them over-night for several months, it may help. Good luck.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

To make an accurate assessment regarding the outcome of any plastic surgery procedure, we usually need to see a complete set of proper before and after pictures.
If you don’t have before, and after pictures, then ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took.
Without knowing what you looked like before surgery or knowing what was done during surgery, it’s difficult to make quality assessment.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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