Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
You probably just injured it on the outside and if that is the case, it's best to allow it to heal and not bother it until the area improves. Keep the area clean and try not touching it over the next week. If enough time passes and the area does not improve and seems to be getting worse, you can see your doctor about what are the best steps to heal the skin. Most likely, if you take the right steps, you should be fine in a few days to a week.
this is probably not the best place to ask that question. You really need to go see a facial plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon ASAP.
Incisional redness is fairly common. Usually it is part of the healing process. If it becomes very painful, drains, or gets redder than one worries about infection.
Shrink wrapping after rhinoplasty refers to the process where the soft tissue overlying the cartilage and bone framework of your nose will contract down to more tightly adhere to the underlying structure. This process of shrink wrapping can take upwards of two years before it plateaus completely...
Generally most swelling/lumpiness/pinkness will fade over time and most columellar scars heal very well. However, if the scar looks terrible at 7 weeks, the improvement with time may not get you to the point that you are happy. So, in rare circumstances I will revise a scar sooner than normal....
