Nose Looks Lighter in Shade After Rhinoplasty?

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In pictures, it can be seen that my nose has a lighter shade than the rest of my face. Will it ever go back to my normal skin tone?

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

In order for you to have opinions you really should post pictures. I can not comment beyond the fact that when you have Rhinoplasty surgery the different shades one will see in photos change. We actually want that. We are trying to create the correct structure that will reflect what we see as normal shades in specific areas of the nose. I am not sure this is what you are looking for but it is the best I have without pictures.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The skin pigment of the nose does not change after rhinoplasty, particularly towards a lighter shade. As the nose has changed shape it may appear different in pictures as it reflects the light somewhat differently.

Michel Siegel, MD · Answer

Depending  when you had your rhinoplasty. Swelling of the skin envelope will affect the way pictures look. Flash will also affect how your nose appears in photos.

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