Could Having Raynaud's Affect the Healing of a Revision Rhinoplasty?

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I was recently diagnosed with Raynaud's and Connective Tissue Disease. Could this be causing the lack of blood flow,throbbing and swelling on nasal tip after revision rhinoplasty that I had done 1-1/2 yrs. ago?.I would like a revision to correct the way my nose looks, it's overprojected & bulbous due to revision tip graft but I'm afraid of further throbbing & lack of blood flow. Anyone have experience with Raynaud's and Connective Tissue Disease and Rhinoplasty?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I read your concern. Raynaud's disease is a condition that typically affects blood flow to your hand and fingers. The lack of circulation, in some cases, may lead to painful necrosis of the end of a digit. If you're experiencing intermittent throbbing of the tip of your nose, this may be a good reason not to consider any further nasal surgery.  A second revision rhinoplasty would be difficult in the best hands, and your underlying "Raynaud's and Connective Tissue Disease" may be detrimental to you. You could ask your rheumatologist for his opinion on this, but as a surgeon, my opinion without seeing you is to avoid another nasal operation.I hope this is helpful for you.

	Dr. Joseph

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is certainly possible that your Raynaud's may aggravate the nasal tip after surgery.  But you should really see your surgeon if you are having discomfort in the tip.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

IMHO, absolutely Raynaud's and a connective tissue diseas would affect healing after any facial plastic surgery including Rhinoplasty.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

As you know, we don''t completely understand Raynaud's Disease but it does affect circulation and can cause  ulcers and tissue loss. I would consult with your rheumatologist but I would probably recommend that you don't have additional rhinoplasty surgery. Is there anything your surgeon or rheumatologist can do to improve your present symptoms?

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