How Visible Will Rhinoplasty Scars Be?

I am scheduled to have an open rhinoplasty to slightly refine my nasal tip. I tend to not scar badly, and I was wondering, how visible will the scar...

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Best Rhinoplasty Procedure to Fix Wide Nostrils?

I'm caucasian, white female who has very wide nostrils. I usually see nose jobs with people that have a hump. I don't have that at all. My problem is...

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Fraxel for Rhinoplasty Scars?

I had a very bad Rhinoplasty by a doctor in India. He cut my nose on both sides from outside, which became two big scars. Then, I had a revision...

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Can Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty Develop 15 Years Later?

Is it possible to develop scar tissue 15 years later after a Rhinoplasty? It must have been happening slowly, but this year, I've really noticed 4...

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What Can I Do to Prevent Columella Scarring After Rhinoplasty?

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Should I Have External Scars from a Nose Job?

My bandages are still on but from what i can see it looks like two circles on each side of my nostrils the size of a dime. Is this normal? Am I...

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Chances of Keloid Scarring from Rhinoplasty?

I am considering having Rhinoplasty however I am a bit concerned as I have 1 small keloid scar on my ear and I am worried about keloids developing...

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Will I Have Visible Scars from a Nose Job?

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Columella Scar Following Rhinoplasty

I am 6 months post open Rhinoplasty and am really unhappy with the appearance of the columella scar. There is a noticeable step on each side, one side...

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What is the Extent of Alar Base Reduction Scars?

I have a large nose tip and a wide nasal base. I am thinking of undergoing alar base reduction, and I want to know about the scar that I will have on...

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Will Septoplasty Suture Scars Even Out?

I had Septoplasty done a week ago. The splint and bandages where removed earlier today. I understand there will be swelling for some time and that it...

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Options for Treating External Rhinoplasty Scar?

I had rhinoplasty in Sept '08. The surgeon cut thru a small spot on the tip of my nose and I had a couple of very small sutures. As my nose healed,...

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Combine Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty for Less Scarring?

I am considering two procedures: a Rhinoplasty and an Otoplasty. I can't afford to have both procedures at the same time. I went for a consultation...

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How Bad Are the Scars from Alar Narrowing?

I need to narrow my nostrils. I worry about the scars being noticeable like there are "buggers" coming out of both nostrils. Am I being too...

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Chances of Scar Tissue and Other Complications from Rhinoplasty?

Hi, I was wondering what the chances are of scar tissue build up and other complications after Rhinoplasty. I have heard several stories of...

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Nostril Asymmetry and Deepened Scar Due to Rhinoplasty Swelling?

I had open tip Rhinoplasty to remove a hump and straighten my nose about a month ago. The hump is gone and I'm happy with that but it still seems...

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Dermabrasion or Laser Resurfacing to Improve Septorhinoplasty Scar?

I had a Septorhinoplasty (Septoplasty with Rhinoplasty) with alar base reduction 2 months and half ago. The scar in the right side is acceptable but...

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Opinions on Breaking Nasal Bone Technique?

My son has a small dorsal hump on his nose. We consulted with a plastic surgeon and he stated he could file down the hump, and that he would then...

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Adding Rhinoplasty with Tummy Tuck Scar Revision?

I need to have a Scar revision and Liposuction after my Tummy Tuck - for this I will only have to pay hospital costs. Can I request that I have a...

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Removing Massive Scars from Previous Rhinoplasty Surgeries?

My nose is thicker and fatter after 3 Rhinoplasty surgeries (maybe build up of scar tissue)? I have seen pictures of patients who have undergone...

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Rhinoplasty for Someone with Scarring and Twitching in Tip?

I was in an accident last year and the skin on the bridge of my nose got torn up and healed in a strange way. It does not feel like the rest of the...

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Rhinoplasty Scar on Columella

I had a rhinoplasty over 5 years ago. I am now left with an unsightly scar on my columella. I have tried lasers, but that was unsuccessful. My...

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Scar Revision for Alar Base Reduction Scar?

I have this alar base reduction scar and some surgeons here mentioned that I need to do "scar revision" and things like dermabrasion...

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White Thing Inside my Nose 1 Week Post-op - Scarring?

I had closed rhinoplasty 1 week ago & after the cast was removed I noticed something inside my nose. ah i don't know how to describe it, its...

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Nose Tipplasty Final Resolution and Possibly No Need for Cortisone Injections?

It's now been nine months after my tip plasty, and though I have healed well enough and without discomfort, the tip now feels extremely soft...

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What Should I Use For My Scars After Open Rhinoplasty?

Hello I had a revison open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my scars is very weird , it's bigger then before and my nostrils are not the same but it...

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Concern About Scarring After Rhinoplasty

I have a big crooked nose, and I am getting it fixed. I was wondering how bad the scarring will be and how long I have to wait before the scarring...

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How To Improve Depressed Scar and Ridge 1 Month Post-Op?

I had rhinoplasty 34 days ago. There is a ridge on the right side of my nose but not on the left, formed by a depressed part on right side that the...

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Unusually Thick Scarring Between the Skin and Cartilage 10 Months Post Op

I had an open septo/rhinoplasty 10 months ago (major work in a 3.5 hour surgery). My nose got unusually thick scarring between the skin and cartilage,...

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Is Scarring After Open Rhinoplasty Permanent?

Hello i had a revision open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and i'm worry about the scar. the part that was flipped is red and i don't feel the tip...

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Will Insurance Cover Rhinoplasty Following Mohs Surgery?

I recently had Mohs surgery on my right nostril for basal cell carcinoma. In addition, I have always wanted rhinoplasty to change the shape of my nose...

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Scarring Risk in Rinoplasty

Does the risk of visible scars and large bone irregularity increase with the amount of tissue/bone removed in rinoplasty?

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Scarring After Rhynoplasty, What is That Lumpy Scaring?

Hi, 3 weeks post operative open rhynoplasty and lumpy scarring in nostrels that can be seen. Will this settle after time? I had to get 1 disolable...

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Internal Scarring 2 Months Post-op - Normal?

I Recently (Jan. 27th) Had a Closed Rhinoplasty Done. My Question is I Have a Lot of Internal Scarring. Is This Normal? I had a bulbous nose so part...

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Will Two Rhinoplasty Surgeries Within a Week Make Me Scar?

I had a closed septoplasty back in Sept of 2007 that changed my nose. Jan of 2010 I had a rhinoplasty and my nose was destroyed. Made really short and...

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Scar from Rhinoplasty 3 Weeks Ago. Anything I Can Do to Lighten it?

I just had a rhinoplasty and alar last 3 weeks ago but still the scar from alar beside the nose were very dark and noticeable, is there anything i can...

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Open Rhino 6 Months Ago I Cant Really Notice a Difference?

I had hump removal and tip lift. With the cast on it looked good but upon removal, dents appeared (which have since flattened out) but the tip is...

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External Scar and Bump After Rhinoplasty (2weeks Post Op)? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty to mainly correct the bump .My cast was taken off 8 days after. There was an external scar and my surgeon said that my skin was...

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