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Can Scar Tissue Be Removed After Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by haheha in new york
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: 1 year post-op, recommendation, removal, scar tissue

Hi, I had rinoplasty an year ago. Some scar tissue developed since the surgery has remained along the top of my nose where the humps been carved down, at the sides of my nose where its been narrowed, and at the tip. Is there anything that can be done to remove all the scar tissue? If so, the longer I wait will it be harder to remove?

3 answers to Can Scar Tissue Be Removed After Rhinoplasty?

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Nasal Scar Tissue Removal

Yes, scar tissue can be removed from your nose. However, how much improvement can be achieved and what are the risks (nothing is for free, and I'm not talking about money)? There is no downside to waiting, but I recommend following the advice of your surgeon.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery to improve scars: Scars generally improve with time; surgery will add additional scar and could make it worse.

As Dr. Aldea has stated scar tissue generally "matures" and reorganizes with time, It tends to get thinner and better and rarely worse. Surgery can beused to remove scar tissue but it will be replaced with a new layer of scar tissue. In consultation with a qualified surgeon, you must weigh the beneiftis of surgical revisions. Some surgeons use steroid injections to accelerate softening or flattening of scars but this is not without complications.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Removal of Scar Tissue may generate Scar Tissue

Young lady you appear to be quite a presence on RealSelf.   As Plastic surgeons were were taught by Sir. Harold Gillies, one of modern Plastic Surgery's early founders, that waiting and patience are qualities to be cultivated. Scarring rarely gets worse with time and usually softens and gets better. Moreover, every operation generates scar tissue. Before removing scar tissue, you need to figure how much improvement, if any is to be expected from the operation.... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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