Can nose picking following rhinoplasty effect scar tissue formation in the nose tip or supratip?

Hello, and thank you for your question. You’ll likely be better off gently applying a cold compress to the swollen area rather than standing outside in the cold to reduce swelling. Cold winter air is also very dry, which can cause nosebleeds and other uncomfortable effects. You should begin to s...

Thank you for sharing your question and photos. Although it is difficult to offer specific recommendations based on your photos alone, you appear to be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty. Your bump can be shaved and, depending on your skin thickness, your tip can be refined. You also appear to...

Tissue from your own body (autologous grafts) will give you a safer, more permanent result than synthetic implants. While en bloc cartilage grafts, especially from the rib, can warp over time, there are ways to eliminate this problem.  Especially for dorsal augmentation (building up the bridge) ...

If you had rhinoplasty years ago, then you may need to get a steroid injection into the scarring to alleviate its prominence.  This is a simple procedure that can be done by your surgeon.

Yes, I would try not to worry. It's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to ...

Labs can be taken to check for elevation in white blood cells and other inflammatory markers which can indicate possible infection.  However, the best thing would be to be seen and examined by your plastic surgeon who performed the surgery.