Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

Nasal Mucosa After Closed Rhinoplasty is Lumpy and irregular. Any suggestions? (photos)

Hope4NoseMar 11, 2016
I had a closed revision rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago. Since the surgery, I noticed the nasal mucosa is lumpy, bumpy, and irregular inside the nostrils up against the septal wall (where the incisions were made). The right nostril is much more lumpy and irregular compared to the left nostril which has a smoother surface. What causes this and will it smooth out over time or is it a result of the way incisions were closed, etc? It doesn't feel infected; I've been using neosporin just in case.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD profile photo
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD
Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 1280 Reviews
Answered on Mar 13, 2016
Answer
Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 12, 2016
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS

Thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.Those triangular areas are called the soft triangles. It is an area with no support that is completely normal.Leave it alone, if this is your normal look. If this is the result of a rhinoplasty, you may consult with your doctor to...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Hello,If your are going to have a surgery on your nose, you might as well get the best result possible for defatting your neck: liposuction.  Aside from that fact, Kybella is expensive and you'll need more than one treatment, which would be done while you're awake.Best of luck!

+7 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Steven Wallach, MD

This probably happens more than is reported. The tissues are often very scarred in after prior surgery and this is likely from dissection. Often they go on to heal quite well. Best of luck and follow you surgeons advice.

+4 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →