hello i have a scar on my tip after a open rhinoplasty, not only is there a scar but it dips in and is creased, the surgeon who done this, isnt sure why it happened and left it like that look at photos, i thought it could be him folding the skin back to get to the tip bone, but he said he doesnt know whats caused it, i want it fixed and it as been 8 months and still looks awful. what can i do to correct this? please help me. my nose worse now than before,, i feel like screaming!
July 10, 2021
Answer: Nasal Scar After Rhinoplasty I completely understand your frustration. If you did not have a scar on the tip of your nose before surgery, there is no reason why you should have one there after surgery. As the other surgeons have mentioned, the skin may have been inadvertently violated while he elevated the skin and soft tissue off the underlying cartilage. In a revision rhinoplasty, this step of the procedure must be done with extra caution. Cautery or tight dressings can also cause this type of scar.A vascular laser (Pulse Dye Laser or KTP Laser) can help with the redness of the scar. If the scar is depressed (indented) a scar revision followed by dermabrasion or laser resurfacing may be necessary to achieve an optimal result.Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers can lift the scar and improve its appearance. The downside is that these treatments need to be repeated every 6 months or so.Please consult with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon to discuss all of your options. Although it is true that the scar will continue to evolve over the next several months, it is unlikely to improve significantly without intervention at this point.
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July 10, 2021
Answer: Nasal Scar After Rhinoplasty I completely understand your frustration. If you did not have a scar on the tip of your nose before surgery, there is no reason why you should have one there after surgery. As the other surgeons have mentioned, the skin may have been inadvertently violated while he elevated the skin and soft tissue off the underlying cartilage. In a revision rhinoplasty, this step of the procedure must be done with extra caution. Cautery or tight dressings can also cause this type of scar.A vascular laser (Pulse Dye Laser or KTP Laser) can help with the redness of the scar. If the scar is depressed (indented) a scar revision followed by dermabrasion or laser resurfacing may be necessary to achieve an optimal result.Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers can lift the scar and improve its appearance. The downside is that these treatments need to be repeated every 6 months or so.Please consult with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon to discuss all of your options. Although it is true that the scar will continue to evolve over the next several months, it is unlikely to improve significantly without intervention at this point.
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June 20, 2014
Answer: I would wait longer. There are several options. To reduce the redness you can get this treated with laser. To address the depression it may be possible to fill this in with Juvederm. The final option is to do a scar revision. Good luck!
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June 20, 2014
Answer: I would wait longer. There are several options. To reduce the redness you can get this treated with laser. To address the depression it may be possible to fill this in with Juvederm. The final option is to do a scar revision. Good luck!
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