the highly visible columella scar is what bothers me (screams: i had a nose job to everyone I've having conversations with). i don't mind the hanging columella that much. How can my columella scar be made in such a way that it's visible only if someone is looking under my nose?
Answer: Columellar scar visibility with hanging columella It takes quite a while for any scar to mature and maximally fade. This process usually takes 12-18 months. I'm not sure how low ago your surgery was but if it has been more recently than that then you'd want to give your nose time to heal further. During the healing process it's normal for the scar to be more visible than it will be in the end.
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Answer: Columellar scar visibility with hanging columella It takes quite a while for any scar to mature and maximally fade. This process usually takes 12-18 months. I'm not sure how low ago your surgery was but if it has been more recently than that then you'd want to give your nose time to heal further. During the healing process it's normal for the scar to be more visible than it will be in the end.
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Scar visibility You haven’t mentioned how recently you had your rhinoplasty, but already you can see great results. If your procedure was within the past couple months, there is little you should do except hydrate and continue to heal. Your scar is visible, but not so apparent from the front that you should worry. As your nose continues to heal, your scar will continue to fade. The skin where tissue has reconnected appears tighter, redder, and more reflective than the skin around it, but this is normal and should be expected during the healing process. You may find some ointments can help to keep the scar tissue moisturized and healthy, or that concealing make up can cover red areas, but all in all, you should expect the redness to diminish before too long.
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Scar visibility You haven’t mentioned how recently you had your rhinoplasty, but already you can see great results. If your procedure was within the past couple months, there is little you should do except hydrate and continue to heal. Your scar is visible, but not so apparent from the front that you should worry. As your nose continues to heal, your scar will continue to fade. The skin where tissue has reconnected appears tighter, redder, and more reflective than the skin around it, but this is normal and should be expected during the healing process. You may find some ointments can help to keep the scar tissue moisturized and healthy, or that concealing make up can cover red areas, but all in all, you should expect the redness to diminish before too long.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Columellar scar I don't think that the scar looks particularly visible on the photos. Not sure when your surgery was. You should give it at least 6-9 months to heal. If after that period of time it still looks too visible, you should discuss with your surgeon. A simple scar revision might be able to be done under local if you are happy wit everything else. Hang in there and good luck.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Columellar scar I don't think that the scar looks particularly visible on the photos. Not sure when your surgery was. You should give it at least 6-9 months to heal. If after that period of time it still looks too visible, you should discuss with your surgeon. A simple scar revision might be able to be done under local if you are happy wit everything else. Hang in there and good luck.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Columellar Scar Revision Depending on how long it's been since you underwent an open rhinoplasty, an easy fix is simply a scar revision. Meticulous reapproximation of wound edges, combined with mattress sutures, scar massage, avoidance of direct sunlight, and silicone gels can improve the appearance of your scar.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Columellar Scar Revision Depending on how long it's been since you underwent an open rhinoplasty, an easy fix is simply a scar revision. Meticulous reapproximation of wound edges, combined with mattress sutures, scar massage, avoidance of direct sunlight, and silicone gels can improve the appearance of your scar.
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Answer: How long does the columellar scar after #rhinoplasty with #opentip take to fade? Most surgeons believe it takes 12 months or more for a scar to optimally "fade" or blend to its final state, so I would suggest you give it time. The other thing to know is that it is very common after rhinoplasty (as well as other cosmetic procedures) for the patient to scrutinize the result to a much greater degree than the patient scrutinized the preoperative appearance. It is also common that a patient will see her own scars/asymmetries much more visibly than a casual or even closely related observer would notice (or care). Be patient and discuss your progress with your surgeon at your regular checkups.
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Answer: How long does the columellar scar after #rhinoplasty with #opentip take to fade? Most surgeons believe it takes 12 months or more for a scar to optimally "fade" or blend to its final state, so I would suggest you give it time. The other thing to know is that it is very common after rhinoplasty (as well as other cosmetic procedures) for the patient to scrutinize the result to a much greater degree than the patient scrutinized the preoperative appearance. It is also common that a patient will see her own scars/asymmetries much more visibly than a casual or even closely related observer would notice (or care). Be patient and discuss your progress with your surgeon at your regular checkups.
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