A corner of one of my nostrils is slightly split due to a nose bleed a while ago. Any suggestions? (photos)

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The front corner of my right nostril (as shown in the pic) was slightly split open due a hardened crust caused by a nose bleed which I unwittingly picked at it, much to my regret. Can a surgeon close this small split so this front corner is round like the right one? I know it's a very delicate procedure if it's done but can it be done? Can I ask a surgeon to do this at the same time I get a septorhinoplasty?

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

raklian, What ever is split on your nose is not evident in your photos but regardless just keep it clean and moist and it will heal. See a MD if it isn't healed in a week or two. Once it has healed I would guess that revision could be intertained but only after letting the inflamation settle down over a period of 2-3 months and I would not repair it in general at the same time as a rhinoplasty. See an experienced specialist. Good luck!

Brian J. Reagan, MD · Answer

Keep the area clean and let it heal.  I recommend cleaning twice a day with dilute peroxide and a applying antibiotic ointment.  Don't pick!All the Best,Brian J. Reagan MD, Changes Plastic Surgery

A corner of one of my nostrils is slightly split due to a nose bleed a while ago. Any suggestions? (photos)

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