3 years post-op nose job - is this a keloid and can I remove it? (Photos)

Question

I had a nose job 3 year ago in turkey, with the closed technique. I like my nose but on the inside of my nose is a scar overgrowth looks like keloid (don't know for sure). It is noticeable for everyone and I don't like it. So my question is, is there a way to remove it or is it permanent?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

helllo, do not worry it is not a keloid , you do not need to remove this inside of your nose and it is not visible that is why you do not need to have a second surgery

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

I have no doubt that it can be excised.  Have a consult with a plastic surgeon for a proper evaluation.
Best of luck!

3 years post-op nose job - is this a keloid and can I remove it? (Photos)

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