Hi I had rhinoplasty around 4 years ago and the last couple months I noticed the tip of one side of my nose is pretty red. Could it be from surgery even though it’s been this long? I don’t have any grafts, but might have permanent sutures. I have paper thin skin, is there anything that can help?
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Hello,
You can start to laser the nose at one month post op from your rhinoplasty. It is important to consult with your surgeon as well before you proceed.
This is a challenging question to answer. Every surgeon is likely different in this regard, and it would be unfair to guess how technically accurate any surgeon's operative report is. It is common for surgeons to have templated operative notes, however these are generally amended shortly after...
Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos for this reason, revision rhinoplasty will be the most accurate and reliable choice for a permanent solution. It may take 1.5 to 2 years for thick skin to take shape completely, I recommend that you discuss this issue with...
