Is my nose asymmetry due to internal scar tissue, uneven cartilage refinement, or poor surgery? (Photo)

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I am 6 weeks post. I think the right side has 1 mm extra cartilage than left side- makes the nose appear more crooked. The nose tip slightly curves to the left, makes the previously uneven nostrils "more" uneven than before the surgery. I also did not ask for him to rotate the tip/angle of my nose. I asked that 1mm total be reduced on the sides of the tip. He added tip support, but did he have to change the tip angle? Would this surgery be considered an improvement from my old nose?

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question!It is understandable that you are a concerned with what you feel to be a lack of "improvement from your old nose". Nonetheless, at 6 weeks post surgery swelling is not uncommon and every patient is a little different than the other hence the inability to provide a razor sharp timing on when to anticipate to be edema-free and the end results are establishedUnfortunately, with the pictures posted one cannot provide you with a definitive answer that could be medically sound. Physical examination is required to provide you with a solid answer.My best recommendations at the moment is to be patient, allow nature to take its course and edema subsides extensively before you can make a sound judgement. There is no doubt that once the swelling subsides, more definition and shape will be achieved and you should be happier with the results.Also, it is important that you keep communicating with your surgeon and work as a team together to achieve the best results possible.Congratulations on your surgery and please remain positive!Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

I would caution you to wait at least 6 months after your procedure before you see the final results. Often times small amounts of asymmetry will improve over time and occasionally can even be treated during the healing process. I would maintain regular follow-up with your surgeon. Your nose does at this time appear to be improved from your preoperative state.

Kristina Zakhary, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Your current nose is an improvement from your original nose in my professional opinion. Your tip appears less bulbous, your bridge is nice and straight with no bump, your projection and rotation are improved and feminine compared to before surgery photos. You must be patient as it takes between 12 to 18 months before you will see your final result, and 6 weeks post surgery is too early to judge your final result. You also must have realistic expectations since surgeons can create an improvement in your nose but cannot control swelling or healing of your tissues. As a result it is impossible to create perfection. Be patient and look at the big picture improvement instead of focusing on millimetres of differences. Follow up with your surgeon and if there are any concerns he or she will surely wish to address them for you to help you to be happy with your new nose.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It is difficult to make a determination about the final result at 6 weeks.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA....

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Seriously! talk about seeing a nice result... Minor swelling issues are still present. But the result looks so much better than your befores!!!

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