Brown Patch on Skin After Rhinoplasty

Question

Hi I recently had rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago and had a hump removed on the bridge of my nose. Can you tell me why there is now a brown patch on my skin where the surgeon has rasped the bone. Is this permanent? Thanks to the PS's in advance for replying it's much appreciated you giving up your time on here to help worried rhino patients.

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD · Answer

Dr. L is on the money. but remember if it doesn't go away it needs to be looked at by your doctor. good luck.

Erel Laufer, MD · Answer

The brown spot is from blood staining of the soft tissue and it is the result of the breakdown of hemoglobin into hemosiderin .It will take several weeks to dissipate.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

The brown patch, on the skin of your nose, after your Rhinoplasty is most likely the result of a bruise within the nasal tissue where your bump was rasped.

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Brown Patch on Skin After Rhinoplasty

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