2 months post alar base reduction: is this lump scar tissue or muscle? (Photos)

December 24, 2017
Asked By:miamiuk in London, GB

Please see photos, its been 2 months since I have had alar base reduction and on one side in between my nostril and nasolabial fold when I smile there is a lump that appears, is this scar issue or muscle or something else? and what can be done to get rid of it?? it really looks horrible in person

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December 26, 2017

Answer: Early scarring in present

December 26, 2017

Answer: Early scarring in present

December 25, 2017

Answer: Alar base scars

December 25, 2017

Answer: Alar base scars

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