Rhinoplasty scars

Sam Naficy, M.D., FACS answers: Rhinoplasty scar tissue

Is there any way to correct nose job related scar tissue?


Sam Naficy, MD
18 months ago

Unsightly external scarring from rhinoplasty is a rare complication.  Most rhinoplasty incisions are internal and the external incisions typically heal well. 

If scarring is visible, it can often be improved by procedures such as laser resurfacing or dermabrasion.  Scar tissue under the skin of the nose may be improved with steroid injections, but this is most effective in the first 6-12 months after surgery.

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