How long does it takes to heal the cartilage and columella? (Photos)

February 4, 2019
Asked By:RSMember19318 in New London, CT

I had a rhinoplasty one month ago. It was a nostrils operation without touching the bone. After one week the stitches fell down by themselves and I’ve notice that I have empty space where the stitches were. Tbh it doesn’t look nice. And the nostrils are quite different from each other. When I touch end of my nose and columella it hurts and a bit numb. Doctor said it will heal but I’m a bit worried that it will stay like that. Thank you in advance for your help.

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Answer: Worth a revisit to your surgeon

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