Rhinoplasty: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhy Does the Skin Thicken After Rhinoplasty Surgery?
I have had 3 rhinoplastys due to a couple of errors, and now the middle part (the skin) of my nose has thickened. It doesn't look natural because my tip is thin and the above part of my nose is thick.
My last operation I had the skin thinned, but it didn't really help. Why has this happened? And what are my options? Is cortisone therapy an option? Thank you for reading this. Please help!
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mssmith393
in Australia
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The answer depends on your operation
Greetings,
There are several reasons for the apparent thickening of your nose. One is that scar tissue has built up under the skin. In this case, steroid injections may be beneficial to decrease the amount of thickening. Another possible cause is tissue that was placed in your nose as part of the previous rhinoplasty procedures. In some cases, either a person's own cartilage or bone and in others artificial substances are placed under the skin to provide cosmetic changes in the nose....
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Most likely scar tissue and skin type
Hi Ms Smith,
Sorry to hear about your unsatisfactory rhinoplasty results. It is difficult to answer your question without before and after pictures of your nose.
Thick, oily nasal skin is difficult to work with. With this type of skin, if too much cartilage and bone are removed, the nose may lose definition, and the skin may appear to thicken. In some patients there is scar tissue formation after nasal surgery that may take months to years to resolve.
Steroid (Kenalog) injections may...
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Thickened skin after rhinoplasty can occur from repeat operations
Thickened skin after rhinoplasty can occur from repeat operations; however, this is more common in the tip area of the nose. You may have developed some excess scar tissue in the middle third of the nose which can cause this problem. Alternatively, sometimes an underlying implant or cartilage graft may be the result of a thickend middle third of the nose. Kenalog injections in that area judiciously used can sometimes thin the underlying skin and soft tissues. Thick oily skin can also be the...
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Thickening of the skin above the tip can happen after rhinoplasty especially if you had thicker skin in this area before surgery, a large hump was removed and excessive scar tissue forms. The swelling in the morning is due to vascular congestion. Kenalog injections, if done properly, can help thin this area even after 5 years. It is important that these injections are not too concentrated and are not done too superficially.
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Thicker skin is a common result of mutiple rhinoplasty surgeries
Skin thickening happens because each time you repeat rhinoplasty surgery, scar tissue builds up after each rhinoplasty surgery.
Has it clearly been determined that it is excess skin and not too much or too little cartilage or bone? The appearance of “thicker skin” could be part of the cartilage or bone left.
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Skin Changes After Rhinoplasty
If one has had multiple rhinoplasty procedures, the skin may overall become thinner, but what may increase is the amount of dense scar tissue. That is why it is prudent to not do an operative procedure on the nose for at least 1-2 years if a revision is required. Certainly, one does not want to perform frequent repeat rhinoplasty procedures as this can be catastrophic because of the significant potential scarring. The key is to do the primary rhinoplasty without the need for a revision and...
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Skin Thickening After A Rhinoplasty
Skin can seem thicker after a rhinoplasty procedure. Typically, it is the result of scar formation in the subcutaneous tissue. In some cases, skin can become noticeably thinner after a rhinoplasty, termed "shrink wrapping".
Post rhinoplasty, if patients exhibit excessive swelling- which can lead to scar tissue formation, taping and kenalog injections can help decrease the formation of scar tissue. There are also skin care products which can help...
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Revision Rhinoplasty and skin thickening
It is most likely that the thickening of the skin on the nasal bridge and dorsum is due to deposition of collagen, or scar, along the nasal dorsum and cartilage. This may affect skin aesthetics and texture. Speak to your surgeon as they may be able to use a special injection to soften the scar tissue.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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