Can scar tissue form in the nose after 2 years post rhinoplasty?

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I had rhinoplasty done an had a steroid injection several times throughout the first 2 years and results looked amazing. I have extremley thick skin and about 2 and a half years later i noticed my skin looked thick again and i couldnt really see the refinement anymore. I had a steroid injection on the 3rd year and it looked refined and good. I didnt have anymore injections until 5th year and there was no refinement. I just had one now and its now 7th year post op and no change. Scar tissue?

Edward J. Gross, MD · Answer

It is possible that thick skin can form scar tissue several years after Rhinoplasty. The use of Kenalog-10 / methylprednisolone is helpful to reduce scar tissue, but has it's limits. We typically will inject the nasal tip in thick skinned patients as early as 3 months post -op to get ahead of this problem. Dr. Gross

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Eliza bethany thank you for your question. Is important to review what type of process is being treated. What the patient wants achieved and if there is the possibility of a permanent and surgical solution. It would be important to make an in-person appointment to define if an MRI is required to define the surgical plan. To obtain more information and recommendations, it is best to consult one or more board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

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Can scar tissue form in the nose after 2 years post rhinoplasty?

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