I have had 3 rhinoplastys due to a couple of errors, and now the middle part (the skin) of my nose has thickened. It doesn't look natural because my tip is thin and the above part of my nose is thick.
My last operation I had the skin thinned, but it didn't really help. Why has this happened? And what are my options? Is cortisone therapy an option? Thank you for reading this. Please help!
October 11, 2010
Answer: Skin Thickening After A Rhinoplasty
Skin can seem thicker after a rhinoplasty procedure. Typically, it is the result of scar formation in the subcutaneous tissue. In some cases, skin can become noticeably thinner after a rhinoplasty, termed "shrink wrapping".
Post rhinoplasty, if patients exhibit excessive swelling- which can lead to scar tissue formation, taping and kenalog injections can help decrease the formation of scar tissue. There are also skin care products which can help thin patients skin. Seek a surgeon with experience in revision rhinoplasty and thick skinned patients.
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October 11, 2010
Answer: Skin Thickening After A Rhinoplasty
Skin can seem thicker after a rhinoplasty procedure. Typically, it is the result of scar formation in the subcutaneous tissue. In some cases, skin can become noticeably thinner after a rhinoplasty, termed "shrink wrapping".
Post rhinoplasty, if patients exhibit excessive swelling- which can lead to scar tissue formation, taping and kenalog injections can help decrease the formation of scar tissue. There are also skin care products which can help thin patients skin. Seek a surgeon with experience in revision rhinoplasty and thick skinned patients.
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October 20, 2009
Answer: Thickened skin after rhinoplasty can occur from repeat operations Thickened skin after rhinoplasty can occur from repeat operations; however, this is more common in the tip area of the nose. You may have developed some excess scar tissue in the middle third of the nose which can cause this problem. Alternatively, sometimes an underlying implant or cartilage graft may be the result of a thickend middle third of the nose. Kenalog injections in that area judiciously used can sometimes thin the underlying skin and soft tissues. Thick oily skin can also be the culprit and sometimes good skin care may soften or hasten the resolution of the process. However, it may be that you tend to form thicker scars than most people. I would recommend you follow-up with your surgeon and let him/her continue to treat you if you are otherwise happy with the results of your revision rhinoplasty.
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October 20, 2009
Answer: Thickened skin after rhinoplasty can occur from repeat operations Thickened skin after rhinoplasty can occur from repeat operations; however, this is more common in the tip area of the nose. You may have developed some excess scar tissue in the middle third of the nose which can cause this problem. Alternatively, sometimes an underlying implant or cartilage graft may be the result of a thickend middle third of the nose. Kenalog injections in that area judiciously used can sometimes thin the underlying skin and soft tissues. Thick oily skin can also be the culprit and sometimes good skin care may soften or hasten the resolution of the process. However, it may be that you tend to form thicker scars than most people. I would recommend you follow-up with your surgeon and let him/her continue to treat you if you are otherwise happy with the results of your revision rhinoplasty.
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May 25, 2009
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty and skin thickening It is most likely that the thickening of the skin on the nasal bridge and dorsum is due to deposition of collagen, or scar, along the nasal dorsum and cartilage. This may affect skin aesthetics and texture. Speak to your surgeon as they may be able to use a special injection to soften the scar tissue.
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May 25, 2009
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty and skin thickening It is most likely that the thickening of the skin on the nasal bridge and dorsum is due to deposition of collagen, or scar, along the nasal dorsum and cartilage. This may affect skin aesthetics and texture. Speak to your surgeon as they may be able to use a special injection to soften the scar tissue.
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