Dents in Skin After Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by bucks
Latest answer by Eric M. Joseph, MD
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Tags: dorsal hump, 1 month post-op, dents, thin skin

I had a rhinoplasty about 6 weeks ago ago and I noticed there are 3 dents on my nose near to where the dorsal hump was removed. What caused them and what are some things I can do to get rid of them? I am a male who had open rhinoplasty and I have thin skin.

5 answers to Dents in Skin After Rhinoplasty

Dents in skin after rhinoplasty

Dear Bucks, Being just six weeks out from rhinoplasty, you are still undergoing a lot of healing and you probably still have some swelling that needs to resolve. That being said, you should contact your surgeon right away with your concerns and have him/her explain the source of the irregularities that you are seeing. Your surgeon is the only one who knows what was done in detail and is the one that will be following you as you continue to heal. I am sure that your... more

Gregory Branham, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Indentations in your nose following Rhinoplasty Surgery may be improved by a well-performed Injectable Filler treatment.

I read your concern. If you have thin skin, you are more likely to see irregularities in the underlying bone and cartilage of your nose. Injectable fillers may be used to camouflage these indentations. I prefer to use Silikon-1000, an off-label filler, for permanent results. I hope this is helpful for you. Regards from NJ. see video

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Dents in nose 6 weeks following a rhinoplasty

Six weeks following a rhinoplasty is not enough to determine the final outcome of the surgery. Nevertheless, if you are seeing irregularities right now (and with some swelling still present) where the hump had been, there is a high probability that they may persist. These can be related to residual irregularities of the nasal bones and the cartilage. You should note your concerns with your surgeon and then give it at least 6 months before considering revisional surgery if warranted.... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Skin dents after rhinoplasty

The skin dents that your perceive are imperfections in the nasal bridge after the hump reduction and can often be felt when the skin is thin and small imperfection show through. If they can be seen, your plastic surgeon may have a fix in mind. The repair can run the gamut from fill to revision. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon