Rhinoplasty 6 months ago & it left a dent in my nostril - will it heal? (Photos)

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Walter Joseph, MD · Answer

Hello Cute7275! Dr. Walter Joseph here from Beverly Hills, CA. I hope you're well. It appears that you likely had an open rhinoplasty, where an incision was made across the columella at the base of your nose. If there is any sort of step-off at the closure between the skin edges, a "notch" or "dent" can occur. Sometimes, these scars can remodel and any irregularities can improve/resolve over the course of 1 year, however, if there is still an indentation at the 12 month point, I would recommend that you return to your surgeon for a small revision under local anesthesia. Happy to comment or help further if needed!

Bryan Brandon, MD · Answer

Hello. Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, the photos that are submitted are difficult to see what you are referring to. I would recommend trying to re-take the photos in better lighting with a better camera (not the selfie camera on your phone). This may require someone to help take the photo for you. This way we can see better what you are trying to show us.

Adrian E. House, MD, FACS · Answer

Did you have an "open" rhinoplasty, meaning an incision on the septum/columella of your nose? It appears so from the photos. If so, this may be the edge of the incision and can take time to settle. If it hasn't by 1 year, a minor procedure by your surgeon may help reposition the tissue to remove the notch.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It looks like you had an open rhinoplasty. That is just a small irregularity which could be fixed with a minor touch up. You should go back to your original surgeon who I’m sure can easily correct it

Joshua B. Hyman, MD · Answer

It is normal to have small issues scubas yours while the scars are healing. Make sure to show your surgeon what concerns you

Rhinoplasty 6 months ago & it left a dent in my nostril - will it heal? (Photos)

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