Rhinoplasty Scar Tissue Problem After Revision?

I had rhinoplasty on my tip to make it smaller, 1year later the tip was even bigger than original nose so i had a revision but 7months on i am left with the same problem,surgeon said scar tissue's formed again, i don't want to have another op just for the scar tissue to come back again but i need to know will this scar tissue ever go & will my tip get smaller? im distraught, if i knew i may have ended up with a bigger tip i would never have done this.i can't talk to my surgeon he has no patience

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Scar Tissue after Revision Rhinoplasty

I’m very sorry that you’re unhappy, and that you cannot speak with your surgeon. Secondary or revision rhinoplasty is probably one of the most challenging operations that any rhinoplasty surgeon can perform. Unfortunately I cannot give you definitive advice without directly examining you. If you cannot speak with your surgeon, my suggestion is that you seek out another board certified plastic surgeon whom you can establish a rapport with. Jonathan Ross Berman, M.D.... more

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Scar tissue after revision rhinoplasty

Depending on the nature of your surgery, it can take up to one year to see the final result. At 7 months post-op, you are still experiencing swelling. With a revision that involves tip work, the amount of time it takes to see the final outcome is influenced by the following: 1) The extent of the tip work, and how many revisions you have had in the past 2) The thickness of your skin 5-Flourouracil mixed with kenalog is a powerful way to help soften and potentially... more

Rhinoplasty scar tissue problem after revision

Revisional rhinoplasty is considered the most difficult procedures. There is scar tissue in any previously operated site. Combined with delicate and oftentimes over resected cartilage, the exposure is challenging. If over resection is the case, then a broader or collapsed tip can result. Repairing this usually requires placement of cartilage grafts taken from the septum, ear or rib. Occasionally synthetic grafts are used as well. With these... more

Rhinoplasty and scar tissue

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately with photos and examination it would be difficult to precisely address your concern. Nasal surgery results depends not only on technique but also nasal skin and underlying framework. You may want to get a second opinion before you go through another surgery.

Scar Tissue in the Tip of the Nose

Hi, If you started with a very large and bulbous tip, then chances are that not much was done to correct that and that your surgeries just added more scar tissue. The good news is that this can be correct through an open rhinoplasty approach. You should send or post a picture of your nose so we can get a better look at your concerned about. Best, Dr.S. see video

Scar tissue in tip after revision

Some patients just form scar after revison compromising the result. It is unfortunate but an unpleasant fat o surgery. I ont like steroid shots they can over decrease sar esultng in irregularities. You may wish to risk it gain with another surgeon.A trick I have used in scar formers is flonase on a qtip applied liberally to the mucosa of the scar area.