Ever since I took I came out on the first day of surgery I noticed my nostrils weren’t even but I thought it’s too early to tell as prob swelling, however it’s not getting better 19days on the unevenness is getting worse and worse day by day and today I woke up and my nose looks completely dented in! My left side on the tip has a hard lump and he right side seems to not have anything , is this normal ? Thanks!
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The surgery would be done under general anesthesia. The procedure would depend on what specifically needs to be done. The nasal bones and septum can be corrected to give better airway. Post-op, there is an internal silicone splint on either side of the septum to stabilize it...this is removed...
It sounds like you're referring to lifting up the columella. This is something that can be done during rhinoplasty. You can learn more about this type of surgery at my web reference link below.
When your surgeon reduced your bridge, he or she opened the cartilaginous roof that formed part of the bump. When that happens, the sides lose some of their support and fall toward the midline of the nose.If the septum was slightly deviated or curved (as yours is toward your right), one sidewall...