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2 months post op Rhinoplasty, I have a crack like opening at alar base. Is this normal? (photos)

Jshamom
I had rhinoplasty with alar base reduction 2 months ago, everything was healing great until a few days ago. At the crease/scar on my left nostril I started feeling some irritation and redness. Then a crust like skin developed. The crust came off and there was a 'mouth like' opening. Move my face and you see it open, stay relaxed and you don't notice it. It seems to be the thickness of my skin. My PS said to keep it moisturized and it will close. Well it's elongated now. I'm worried won't close.

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