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Swelling: Scar Tissue or Deformity?

asked 5 months ago by raj222
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: nose tip, male, 2 weeks post-op, alar reduction, deviated septum, normal, reduction, swelling, turbinate

Hi there, 13 days after a septorhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum/enlarged turbinate plus tip reduction, osteotomy, upper bridge shaved down and alar reduction(intensive!). Noticed swelling in left nostril which is pushing nose to right, tender indicating tissue rather than polyp-like.

Nurse told me it's normal swelling and will decrease! Also my nose swelled lots more after taking the cast off, normal? Is this mostly swelling or otherwise? Aware that this is only for ideas, not definitive

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Swelling: Scar Tissue or Deformity?

You had extensive nose surgery and should have significant nasal swelling. However, your presentation is not normal. It APPEARS as if the incision inside the left nose through which the surgeon operated on the tip cartilage had separated. I would urge you to be seen by the surgeon, not an intermediary, and have him look inside the left nostril.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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