Please help as getting worried I had open rhinoplasty 19 days ago and the uneven nostrils are getting worse day by day! (photos)

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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!

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

You have to give yourself some more healing time.  Your nose and surrounding areas are going to be swollen for a while and you should be consulting the surgeon that performed the procedure but give yourself some time before going back in so some of it can subside. It can take up to a year for final results.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Hello, I am sorry to hear you are having some worry with your post-op results. At 3-weeks post-op, you are still very early in the healing phase of your recovery. You are most likely still experiencing swelling from the procedure. I would wait a year and if you are still unhappy with how your nose looks, I would schedule a follow-up consultation with your board-certified surgeon.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to heal and look beautiful in the end. If, one year from now, you are unhappy with your nose, then that is the time to think about a revision procedure. Right now, concentrate on other things you like to do and let your nose and under eyes take the time to heal. I hope this helps.

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