Is there anything that can be done to prevent further shrink wrapping of the skin several years after rhinoplasty?

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I had a revision rhinoplasty 6 years ago to add more structural support for my nose but I can still feel/see the effects progressing each year as I have thin skin. Does it usually level off after so many years? Are there any alternative methods to help with this besides further surgical intervention?

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

... but stranger things have happened.*Why* do you need the shrink-wrapping to stop? What bad is it causing?

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

If you skin is tight and the structures under the skin visible and irregular a surgical procedure will probably be necessary. Having said that, a full set of pictures as described on my website would be helpful.

Is there anything that can be done to prevent further shrink wrapping of the skin several years after rhinoplasty?

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