Is it normal to have this much scar tissue 1 year after rhinoplasty? (photo)

Without an internal nasal exam it is difficult to give an answer but by 1 year after a primary rhinoplasty, scar is typically defined at that time. If cartilage grafts were used sometimes that is also palpable and can be normal. That would not affect a revision rhinoplasty however, thinning skin associated with ongoing scar can make further surgery difficult and more surgery typically leads to thinner skin with subsequent surgeries making cartilage grafts more visible as well as contour differences.
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It's hard to determine what has to be done from those photos. The scar tissue in the photos does not appear significant and would not cause a problem if a revision rhinoplasty is needed. Be sure to see a couple of expert rhinoplasty surgeons to determine exactly what has to be done on your revision.

Hello and thank you for your question. It would be helpful to see additional views of your entire nose. Generally speaking, scar tissue is very normal after rhinoplasty, and this can be dealt with during a revision performed by an expert surgeon. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon