One nostril not healing properly after Rhinoplasty

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10 answers to “One nostril not healing properly...”

A: Let it heal

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It would be my advice and opinion to let it heal. An attempt at closing this "open" is not generally a good idea because one it is open, it may have a higher chance of becoming infected. Letting it heal on its own with Neosporin as your doctor advised is a reasonable alternative. In the event that... more

A: Alar Base Reduction wound has opened

By Samson Lee, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It appears from your picture that your incision from an alar base reduction to decrease the width the base of the nose has opened up on the left side. I would definitely recommend you see your surgeon immediately for them to reassess the wound to determine if it needs to be revised immediately or at a later... more

A: Dehisced alar base reduction

By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

The pictures seem to show that the incision of the alar base reduction on the left has split open. Such a problem is not "normal" and should be evaluated by your surgeon. I would be leery of closing a dehisced wound at this stage, though, since the swelling could make it hard to precisely close the... more

A: Stitches may have come out from nostril

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It appears that a stitch or two may have come out on one side too soon. TIf this is the case then it can easily be fixed by seeing your doctor and having it resutured.

A: Looks like your suture came out... sorry

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

The suture has come out and the incision has separated. It it is detected immediately after suture removal, then it is easier to fix. The longer your wait, it may be best to let the swelling decrease and the scar to be revised at a later date (3-6 months later). This is something to be discussed with your... more

A: One Nostril Not Healing Well After Rhinoplasty

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Poli, It looks like the Weir incision made to narrow your nostril has opened. It needs to be sutured. If closed properly you should not end up with the "horrible scar" that you are worried about. Good luck. Dr. P

A: Stitches may have come out too early

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

From your photograph it appears that you had a incision at the base of your nostril. This would have been done to reduce the width of the nostrils themselves. If this is the incision that opened up it may be due to a suture falling out. It is possible that you would have to wait... more

A: See your doctor now to close the site

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It sounds like the wound is open and should be closed by your surgeon-at least it should be evaluated. I have never had this problem and it may have been caused by trauma to the area. Insist on being seen.

A: The wound looks like it has opened a bit

By Manish H. Shah, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Your wound looks like it has opened a bit. It left to heal in on it's own the scar will be wider than the right nostril but probably not much. Going in to revise the open wound too early could really create a significant scar that is not easily correctable. Let it heal with good clean care and see how it... more

A: ABR Separation

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

You should call and insist on talking to your doctor. Your Problem is not unheard of, but atypical. It is also something that can be easily remedied when treated. See your doctor and all will be well. Don't let the receptionist decide your care.