3.5 weeks post op. I've noticed the inside my nose near the columella has broken capillaries and redness which are visible looking at my profile and give the impression of my nostrils being much larger than they are. I can also feel two firm lumps either side of the columella that has a cartilage like feeling. I've been applying the antibiotic ointment and took a course of antibiotics two weeks ago but the redness and capillaries don't seem to be settling. Any suggestions?
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In other words: the surgeon has no remote idea if the tip needs a strut or ...
Without physical examination it's impossible to say but it looks as though there may be asymmetric swelling in the tip. Even at eight months one can expect improvement going forward. Remain patient.
Alcohol can cause blood vessels to dilate and lead to enlargement of the tissue. A nose that has recently had surgery may be more prone to this (though it does not always occur). After all of the healing and scarring has set in by 1 year it will be far less likely to have these types of...
