My nose tip is slanted and leaning towards the right, Is this abnormal?

Q: I had a rhinoplasty 15 days ago. I know I should be patient when it comes to my results, but this has got me very worried. A few days ago I noticed that my nose tip is slightly slanted to the right. I’m praying that my nose is just very swollen from my right side and that it will eventually subside. Also, the right side of my nose tip is more numb than my left side does this say anything to my concern?

A: It is very early in your recovery and too soon to be concerned about the symmetry of the results as swelling is always asymmetric and will resolve differently from side to side.  Numbness and “weird” sensations are a normal part of early recovery.

About Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Dr. Yoo is a board-certified surgeon, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (including blepharoplasty and facelift), and Asian cosmetic surgery (including Asian rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty/Asian eyelid surgery). His office is located at: 120 S Spalding Dr Suite 315, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310-275-2467.
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