Will skin heal back over scabbed areas of nasal septal cartillage?

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I just had Deviated Septum and Rhinoplasty surgery last Wednesday. Underneath the tip of my nose on the bottom right side near the Columella and nasal septal cartillage it started scabbing and today the scab peeled off. Now you can see what looks like part of my bone or cartilage showing and looks like a dent of missing skin. Will the skin back heal over where it scabbed off?

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You should contact your surgeon immediately to be seen as soon as possible. Seeing underlying vital structures like bone or cartilage is not good.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

I' m sorry to hear about your concern regarding healing over your septal cartilage.  It is difficult to say how and if this will heal without a physical exam.  Let your surgeon know about this problem and make an appointment to see him/her as soon as reasonably possible.  In the meantime applicant of an antibacterial ointment such as Neosporin may help.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

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