Can silicone scar sheets be added inside the nostrils after rhinoplasty?

February 18, 2024
Asked By:Giving996032

I have a keloid or scar tissue that is growing inside the both of my nostrils where the incisions were. It is still growing, and I am afraid that it will start affecting my breathing. (I already can hardly breathe after my rhinoplasty 1+year post op). With that being said, my surgeon will be removing the keloid/scar tissue, but mentioned that it may come back. Could I prevent this by putting silicone scar sheets inside my nostrils? Is it safe?

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February 29, 2024

Answer: Keloid Management

Justin L. Bellamy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 29, 2024

Answer: Keloid Management

Justin L. Bellamy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 21, 2024

Answer: Over 25 years, we have never seen a keloid scar associated with any of our rhinoplasties or other surgeons rhinoplasties.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 21, 2024

Answer: Over 25 years, we have never seen a keloid scar associated with any of our rhinoplasties or other surgeons rhinoplasties.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 21, 2024

Answer: Silicone sheeting inside nostrils

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