I just had rhinoplasty 6 days ago and when I took off the tape there was a tiny hole. Is it necrosis? (Photo)

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There's no pain nor it itchy my doctor said it just a little blister because I had the tape on for to long but I am still worried it necrosis she gave me some medicine to put on it already should I be worried

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question and the picture. My professional opinion is that it is not necrosis. I would trust your doctor because he saw your nose in person and has a better uunderstanding on what is going on. Follow his instructions with the medicine, and if it doesn't get better in 2-3 days contact him for a post op consultation. Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jessiexf,it is hard to tell without an examination but based on your photos, it doesn't look like a necrosis. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jeffrey Watson, MD · Answer

From the photograph, the skin may have been bothered by the tape or the procedure. The nose is very vascular and typically heals without evidence of anything having been there.
Stay in close touch w/your doctor but don't worry too much :)

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