Scarring Risk in Rinoplasty

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Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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does the risk of visible scars and large bone irregularity increase with the amount of tissue/bone removed in rinoplasty?

10 answers to Scarring Risk in Rinoplasty

No visible scars with rhinoplasty.

If you go to an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon you should not have any noticeable scars. With closed rhinoplasty there are none and with the open there is a fine line between the nostrils.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Scar Risk in Rhinoplasty, (nose surgery)

Scars in open V.S. closed Rhinoplasty; The difference is the amount of visible scar is very minimal. In most cases the scar in the open technique (between the nostril) is fairly well-concealed. Both open and closed techniques will give good result. The open rhinoplasty allows for more precise manipulation of underlying bones and cartilages. The open technique allows for placement of a variety of cartilage grafts. In summary, Scarring is not a major... more

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.DrSajjadian.com

Rhinoplasty Risks

Every operation, including rhinoplasty, has risks. The more extensive the operation and the more times the operation is repeated (IE revision of a revision) the greater the risks. But the surgeon's ability to stir clear from trouble would minimize some of the risks. The Only visible scar in Rhinoplasty may be a tiny scar across the columella in open rhinoplasty. "Large bony irregularities" may be seen with incomplete smoothing of bone edges or putting the ends together with... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Risk of visible scars from rhinoplasty

The amount of bone and cartilage that is removed from the nose does not increase the risk of visible scars from rhinoplasty.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Visible Scars after Rhinoplasty

There is truly minimal risk of visible scars after rhinoplasty. The very rare occurance of this potential complication is not related to the amount of bone or cartilage that is removed.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Scars and Rhinoplasty

Scars are just one component in minimizing visible signs that a rhinoplasty has been performed. In a scarless approach (endonasal) all scars are made inside the nostrils, so that no external scars can be seen. In an open rhinoplasty, the scar is made between the nostrils on a portion of the nose called the columella. This should heal with little to no evidence of a scar, but it is not unusual for me to see scars on nose from other surgeons I revise that are unacceptable... more

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Scars in rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty may be performed via either a closed approach - where all the scars are hidden inside the nose, or open technique - where there is a very small incision at the base of the nose between the nostrils. The amount of tissue or bone removed should not increase the risk of bony irregularity after surgery.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Avoiding scars after rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty can typically be done with a very small risk of visible scar. Half of the procedures I perform are done from the inside of the nose only, the closed approach. For the open type, where there is a small incision at the lower base of the nose, this typically disappears as a visible scar. I modify my approach depending on the pigmentation of the skin and the ethnic identity of the patient, as the risk of scars are higher with darker skin. If you have... more

Julius W. Few, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Scar risk with rhinoplasty is very low

Rhinoplasty can be performed with a closed procedure, which means that all incisions are inside the nose out of view. Another popular approach, open rhinoplasty, leaves a small scar on the underside of the columella the central section of the nose. Healing is uniformly very good. We use the open rhinoplasty approach when the tip shape requires major changes, or visible tip grafts need very precise placement. Ovrall though visible scars with rhinoplasty are a low risk. Best of luck... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Scars with nose job - rhinoplasty

There should not be visible scars after rhinoplasty no matter how much bone or cartilage is resected. The only external scar is between the nostrils and this should heal quite well. Seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for consultation.