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Rhinoplasty Scar Tissue

Is there any way to correct nose job related scar tissue?

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Will Massaging the Nose After Rhinoplasty Help?

Does massaging the nose after Rhinoplasty help in eliminating scar tissue and swelling? If so, please explain how.

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Is There a Permanent Way to Reduce Rhinoplasty Scar Tissue?

I had Rhinoplasty a year ago, and just visited with my surgeon today for a check-up. It looked amazing when the splint came off. But now, after a...

What Could Be Causing Swollen Nose After Rhinoplasty?

My nose is still really swollen after 7 months. Could this be because of the cartilage the surgeon added? And will this go down? He also told me I had...

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How Long Should I Wait for Kenalog Injections to Take Effect in the Nose?

Hello, I had a an open Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, and today my surgeon injected a small dose of Kenalog in my nasal tip. I have thick scar tissue that...

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Scar Tissue & Asymmetric Nostrils 8 Weeks Post-Rhinoplasty

After Septo-rhinoplasty & turbinate reduction,my nostrils are v asymmetrical. They were slightly pre-op but wasn't too noticeable. Now the...

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Does the Nose Become Smaller As Scar Tissue Matures?

I had an open Septorhinoplasty 19 weeks ago to straighten and narrow my nose, and to define my tip. So far, I'm not too satisfied with my result....

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How Long Should I Wait to Get Steroid Injection to Dissolve Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty?

I had open rhynoplasty done 3 months ago.to reduce the size of the tip it was too round i was pleased with the results after 2 weeks of my surgey, but...

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Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time?

I am just over 20 wks postop (open septo-rhinoplasty). Had a hump removed, bridge thinned, and the tip slightly elevated and substantially thinned....

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Alternatives to Rhinoplasty for Nose Bulge from Mohs

As you can see the bulge on my nose. I had a fairly straight nose before Mohs, with a slight bump. Scar tissue from Mohs just enhanced it big time...

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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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Can Vigorous Physical Activity After Rhinoplasty Cause Complications?

Can vigorous physical exercise lead to abnormal scar tissue formation or swelling? After 8 months, can I now do vigorous physical activity without...

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Scar Tissue Inside the Nose Go Down After Rhinoplasty?

After years of hating my nose I decided to get a nose job exactly 2 weeks ago. Do far so good and I am happy with the appearance of my new nose....

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Is Rhinoplasty More Complicated After Having Septoplasty?

I had Septoplasty to help with breathing and it worked. I am now considering Rhinoplasty to remove a bump on the bridge and reshape the nose. Is...

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Scar Tissue / Adhesions Post Rhinoplasty

I had primary (closed) rhinoplasty 6 months ago as well as a turbinectomy. I'm now having problems breathing as it feels like there is something...

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Is There Still Swelling 7 Months After a Rhinoplasty?

I had an open Rhinoplasty 7 months ago and my tip is still rather large for my taste. I talked with my surgeon about it and he injected a small dose...

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Very Unhappy With Rhino Results, Do I Need Another Surgery? (photo)

My doc said it is only scar tissue the is not been hell yet, and I have to spray saline every 2 hours. but it fell hard,I notice it 4 days after...

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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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Removing Scar Tissue or Capsule Left from Silicone Implant?

I'm an Asian girl who had augmentation Rhinoplasty 7 months ago. The doctor put an I-shaped silicone implant in my nose. I took the implant out 4...

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What Causes Scar Tissue in Rhinoplasty?

I just had my third nose job and my doctor said that this time there was a lot of scar tissue he had to remove. I would like to know what causes scar...

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Shifting Nasal Obstruction Post Rhinoplasty

I have difficulty breathing post rhinoplasty. There's scar tissue in my nasal passages+ edges of the upper laterals have pierced the skin (can be...

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Scar or Cartilage in Nostril After Rhinoplasty

I had a rhinoplasty and inside my left nostril there is a large mass, it looks like a scar but it is in on the line where the typical incision is made...

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Can Scar Tissue Be Removed After Rhinoplasty?

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,...

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How long does scar tissue take to shrink?

I had rhinoplasty about 5 weeks ago to narrow a wide bridge. The sides of my bridge/the skin on the side of my bridge appears to be swollen. The...

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Influence of Scar Tissue Development on Rhinoplasty Healing?

After a rhinoplasty operation, will the nose permanently become somewhat bigger because the skin will become thicker due to the scar tissue development?

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Will Scar Tissues Regrow After Revision?

1 year ago I had my primary rhinoplasty. The bone was shaved and the tip was totally reshaped. After 1 year, my doctor and I realized that my tip is...

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Scar Tissue Present 6 Months After Rhinoplasty - Need Advice

Its been 6 months since my 1st Rhinoplasty surgery. I have recently discovered Scarring tissue issue present just above my tip (Picture given). It...

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Is It Possible to Get a Keloid Inside the Nose After Rhinoplasty?

First let me clear that I scar keloid tissue. I recently had rhinoplasty and I am seeing some tissue inside the nose that looks like keloid. Is that...

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Does Scar Tissue Softening Go Hand In Hand With a Decrease In Swelling?

I had my primary Rhinoplasty 10 months ago and my tip is still pretty hard/firm and swollen looking. I've heard that swelling will subside and...

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Scar Tissue Inside the Nose After Open Rhinoplasty

I had a very unfortunate open rhinoplasty about 2 months ago. I went in for a minor (closed) tip revision and ended up with an open rhinoplasty and...

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Scar Tissue in Nostrils 11 Months Post-op

Had an Open Rhinoplasty to Correct Asymmetrical Tip 11 Months Ago.  Is It Normal to Feel Bulby Scar Inside the Nostrils? Along the top/roof...

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Dorsal Hump Removal Safe for African American with Lupus?

I have a small dorsal hump that I want removed. I happen to be african american and also have lupus. I want to know if the surgery safe, will I have...

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Scar Tissue Inside Nose After Rhinoplasty

I had primary open rhinoplasty and septoplasty 7 weeks ago. The inside of my nose just feels different. Especially When I lay down. I can feel...

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Do Steroid Injections (Cortisone) After Rhinoplasty Rid or Just Prevent Scar Tissue?

I am nearly 6 weeks post-op. My nose has looked fuller within the last week and it may be due to scar tissue. I am seeing my doctor next month (at 7.5...

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Crusts in Nose Post Rhinoplasty

I am 8 months post op from rhinoplasty and i still have crusts....i cant see my doctor too often so these accumulate and become hard and my nose...

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How Long Would It Take for Scar Tissue to Form After Rhinoplasty?

For instance, if two weeks after my rhinoplasty I started doing heavy lifting everyday and bleeding from that caused excess scar tissue, how long...

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Dermaroller for Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty?

Hi, im from the uk and wonder if a a dermaroller or skin roller tool would help with scar tissue from a rhinoplasty (nose job). I have developed a...

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"Scar Tissue Bump" is It Permanent or Will It Go Away? (photo)

I had a rhinoplasty April 16, 2011. A bump has formed on the bridge of my nose. My doctor say's it's scar tissue and it's so noticeable...

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Kinda Dry and Weird Tip, Would Hyaluronic Acid Help?

Nose After 12 Months of Surgery. I don't know is it a scar tissue or what, its hard, when I press it it softens but goes back being hard in...

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What is Increased Sub Q Scar Tissue for Rhinoplasty?

Ive smoked marijuana 4 times only, after my surgery (open rhinoplasy) out of white papers within the same and 1st month, I know not a wise descion. I...

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Residual Edema Vs Scar Tissue? How Do I Know When It's The Final Result? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty 9 months ago and the tip is still VERY bulbous, asymmetrical, and hard. There has also been very little to no progress since the...

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During Closed Approach, Will the Scar Tissue Just Develop in the Vestibular Skin?

With a closed apporach, an incision is only made inside the nostril underneath the cartilage. After closing this incision, will scar tissue develop...

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Thick Scar on my Tip After Rhinoplasty, How Effective are Cortisone Injections after 4 Months?

4 months ago I had an open rhinoplasty, my nose started to develop a very thick scar under the tip (I think It might be 2 mm)I had 2 injections of...

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Does Applying Pressure to Nose to Drain Scar Tissue Sound Normal?

Hi. I had my first rhinoplasty in Montreal 4 yrs ago to remove a bump on the bridge. 2 revisions later, scar tissue keeps growing back and is making...

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

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...

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How Can I get Rid of Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty?

I'm three weeks post op, and I've noticed a small lump of what appears to be scar tissue on my incision near the opening of each of my...

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Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty?

I had an open rhinoplasty done three weeks ago, and about a week ago, I accidentally pulled out some stitches that seemed to be holding my collumellar...

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Diprospan Following Rhinoplasty For Scar Tissue, What Potential Side-Effects Are There?

Hello,i'm a patient with thick skin. I recieved a topical Diprospan (betamethasone) injection 2 years after my first rhinoplasty in order to...

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Bones Misaligned 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Scar Tissue & Bump Returning?

My nose is still not very settled + 7 weeks. I tape every night and sometimes in the day. My upper bridge bones lean left and are not aligned to tip,...

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