I got an open rhinoplasty about 3 1/2 weeks ago. I know the bulbous swelling of the tip will go down, but my nostrils appear to be uneven (my left nostril is much lower than my right). There was initially much more post-op swelling on the left side of my face, and I am wondering if the unevenness is just from swelling or if it is permanent. I can fell a small bump that I assume to be scar tissue almost at the base of the interior of my left nostril, which is not present in my right.
July 24, 2018
Answer: Nostril asymmetry If these are pre and post photos then on studying them closely it looks like your left nostril rim was always slightly higher than right so thisnjist reflects your existing normal subtle asymmetry Post op some asymmetrical swellingcan add to this
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July 24, 2018
Answer: Nostril asymmetry If these are pre and post photos then on studying them closely it looks like your left nostril rim was always slightly higher than right so thisnjist reflects your existing normal subtle asymmetry Post op some asymmetrical swellingcan add to this
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July 16, 2012
Answer: Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your photos. However, without the before photos and full facial post-op photos it is hard to determine the cause of your asymmetrical swelling.
That said, it is not uncommon that one side of a patient's nose be more or less swollen than the other. At less than a month post-op, you are early assessing the results of you rhinoplsty.
I recommend that you be a little more patient and prevent any nasal trauma from taking place allowing nature to take its course and the swelling to subside. Usually, the final results of a rhinoplasty with an average nasal skin thickness are established at about 12 months post-surgery.
I hope this helps.
Thank you for you inquiry and the best of wishes to you.
Dr. Sajjadian
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July 16, 2012
Answer: Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your photos. However, without the before photos and full facial post-op photos it is hard to determine the cause of your asymmetrical swelling.
That said, it is not uncommon that one side of a patient's nose be more or less swollen than the other. At less than a month post-op, you are early assessing the results of you rhinoplsty.
I recommend that you be a little more patient and prevent any nasal trauma from taking place allowing nature to take its course and the swelling to subside. Usually, the final results of a rhinoplasty with an average nasal skin thickness are established at about 12 months post-surgery.
I hope this helps.
Thank you for you inquiry and the best of wishes to you.
Dr. Sajjadian
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