Scarring and hyperpigmentation on darker skin after rhinoplasty?

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Hello, So I have my rhinoplasty coming up on the 28th of March, but I’m a little worried about how the scars will look. I am dark skinned and I am very prone to hyperpigmentation. I had my breast augmentation over a year now and scars are still visible, so I’m really scared it will be the same for my nose. How does scarring work on the nose for darker skin ?

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello from Istanbul, Turkey. Understandably, scarring is a concern, especially for darker skin. With the experience of more than a thousand closed rhinoplasty procedures (where incisions are hidden inside the nostrils), I can say that careful alar incision placement can avoid unwanted scars. Post-operative care is crucial in minimizing hyperpigmentation, so be sure to follow your surgeon's guidance. Discuss these concerns thoroughly with your surgeon before surgery. Wish you the best of luck!

Scarring and hyperpigmentation on darker skin after rhinoplasty?

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