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Red scar bump 5 weeks after rhinoplasty? (photo)

October 29, 2013
Asked By:realselfreader12 in New Orleans, LA

Hello, I have a tiny red bump that looks like a pimple, directly on the scar of my columella. I'm 5 weeks post op and Im worried it will heal that way. I have something for scars called Contractubex which is a gel I used to put on acne scars. What is this bump? Do you think the scar gel will help? Thank you.

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