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A 42-year-old female asked:

Had septoplasty 3 days ago, one nostril looks openand wide, the other is like a slit.is this normal and just swelling.scared it hasnt worked.

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Dr. Kenneth Bemudez
Dr. Kenneth Bemudezanswered
Surgery - Plastics 31 years experience
Septoplasty recovery: Hi, it's not unusual to have some nostril asymmetry after septoplasty, especially 3 days after your procedure. Make sure to check in with your doctor and explain what's going on.
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Dr. Scott Tucker
Dr. Scott Tuckeranswered
Plastic Surgery 41 years experience
Could be normal: It is hard to say without seeing you, but sometimes you can see asymmetric swelling. If you are concerned call your surgeon and let them have a look..
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