Accidentally stretched out nostril, help

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I had a rhinoplasty, with an slight alar base reduction about two months ago, so of course I've started picking my nose and stuff. The other day I noticed that it appears I strecthed out a nostril since there's a slit and i also have a noticeable suture there there's falling apart. I know this sounds confusing tbh - but it appears I've opened up the nostril, will this grow back?

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

I understand your concerns, but without any pictures, its hard to know exactly what is happening.  To be honest, I would contact your operating surgeon and let them know what has happened as they would best be able to guide you from here.  Best of luck!

Jordan P. Sand, MD · Answer

Hi sighhh and thank you for your question.
Sorry to hear this happened! What you are describing sounds like the incision from the alar base reduction may have opened.  If this is the case, it may need to be revised.  This is something that can often be done in the office with a small amount of local anesthesia.
I would recommend contacting your surgeon and scheduling an appointment to be seen.
Good luck!

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Please post a photo. It's possible that you may need revisional surgery. If the incision has opened, this should be seen by your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You will have to be seen in person to be properly evaluated.  If your nostril was torn or stretched, it might be possible to modify the alarplasty again.

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