Is Scarring After Open Rhinoplasty Permanent?

You can try KeloCote, and it is quite early to determine that this is scarring.  Give things time and discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Hi,

3 weeks post op is too soon to worry about scarring/swelling/asymmetry issues. Please be patient as rhinoplasty surgery does take a long time to heal. Expect to have numbness, 'woody' sensation of nose, and prolonged swelling. I usually tell my patients that nose surgery usually takes about a year to completely heal and appreciate final results. That being said, you can have a good idea of what your final 'look' will be after 6 months. I usually don't recommend using any type of ointments on rhynoplasty scars until all the redness has resolved. Best of luck, Dr H

Any incision in the skin makes a scar – and scars are permanent.  Usually, the scar for rhinoplasty will fade over time and in most cases become inconspicuous.  Talk with your plastic surgeon before applying any creams or ointments to the incision area.