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Tip redness 9 months after rhinoplasty. Can anything be done to improve this? (Photo)

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Helpful981913Oct 25, 2023

9 months post op. One month ago my tip got redness looks like a rash but not itchy no pain too. It's just got suddenly got a red spot on it.

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