I am scheduled to have an open rhinoplasty to slightly refine my nasal tip. I tend to not scar badly, and I was wondering, how visible will the scar be after the stitches are removed, beginning about two weeks after surgery?
June 22, 2015
Answer: Scar Visibility Depends On Approach Utilized Rhinoplasty can be performed by utilizing either open or
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Scar Visibility Depends On Approach Utilized Rhinoplasty can be performed by utilizing either open or
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June 21, 2016
Answer: Columellar scar Hello,I have not found the external scar from an open rhinoplasty to be a problem cosmetically. I have performed essentially all of my cosmetic rhinoplasties over the past 20 years through an open approach and I do not remember a patient being unhappy with the scar. However, I have seen scars that have been placed closer to the lip as opposed to the mid columellar area that can sometimes be noticeable. I would discuss this with your surgeon.
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June 21, 2016
Answer: Columellar scar Hello,I have not found the external scar from an open rhinoplasty to be a problem cosmetically. I have performed essentially all of my cosmetic rhinoplasties over the past 20 years through an open approach and I do not remember a patient being unhappy with the scar. However, I have seen scars that have been placed closer to the lip as opposed to the mid columellar area that can sometimes be noticeable. I would discuss this with your surgeon.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Scarring Post-Rhinoplasty Incisions and scarring are only a factor in an “open” rhinoplasty, as a “closed” rhinoplasty is performed without any incisions. A good surgeon will strategically place the incision at a point that will be least visible as your new nose heals. Typically, the incision is made between the nostrils and is virtually undetectable to onlookers. If you are worried about scarring, ask your surgeon to see before-and-after pictures of real, past patients so that you can personally evaluate their experience with residual scarring.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Scarring Post-Rhinoplasty Incisions and scarring are only a factor in an “open” rhinoplasty, as a “closed” rhinoplasty is performed without any incisions. A good surgeon will strategically place the incision at a point that will be least visible as your new nose heals. Typically, the incision is made between the nostrils and is virtually undetectable to onlookers. If you are worried about scarring, ask your surgeon to see before-and-after pictures of real, past patients so that you can personally evaluate their experience with residual scarring.
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