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Should I Be Worried if 1 of my Nostrils is Filled with Scar Tissue Following a Rhinoplasty?

asked 6 months ago by Vicky_lynn
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 110 times
Tags: nostrils, 2 weeks post-op, scar tissue

I had open rhinoplasty two weeks ago. It seems that tissue in my left nostril is growing more and more. I'm assuming this is scar tissue, but it is nearly filling my entire left nostril. The right nostril has no trouble at all. Should I be concerned? Is there a vitamin or type of internal medicine I can take to reduce the excess scar tissue? What can I do to help reduce te scar tissue?

3 answers to Should I Be Worried if 1 of my Nostrils is Filled with Scar Tissue Following a Rhinoplasty?

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Occlusion of Nosril 2 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty

It is virtually impossible for your nostril to be filled with scar tissue 2 weeks after your rhinoplasty. It could be several things such as a coagulum of nasal secretions, swelling, or infection. Schedule an evaluation by your surgeon.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Post-rhinoplasty swelling

Without seeing the nostril it would be hard to say what is going on. It could be swollen from surgery, it could be scar tissue, it could be graft material, to name a few. See your doctor to be evaluated.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling in nostril post rhinoplasty

Hi there, It won't be scar tissue at 2 weeks postop luckily! The possible causes are tissue swelling ( harmless), a hematoma ( needs to be drained), infection ( needs to be checked for and excluded), or swelling around visible cartilage grafts which can look disturbing initially postop. You need to call to call your surgeons office and tell them what you're seeing. It's most unlikely to be serious, but it might need a little attention, and i'm... more
Howard Webster, MBBS, MBA

Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

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