Why Did my Surgeon Make External Incisions Near Bridge of the Nose?

Skin incisions near the bridge of the nose may be used for external osteotomies, whereby the nasal bones are fractured to straighten the nose. These incisions are usually 1 - 2mm in length, and leave an imperceptible scar. The longer types of scars such as you describe may leave more conspicuous scars, and you should discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Regarding: "septorhinoplasty done about a week ago to remove a hump, raise the tip, and improve breathing. During the surgery, two small (~1.5 cm) external cuts were made near the bridge of my nose (in addition to the columellar incision). According to my PS, my blood was thin and the cuts were made to drain the nose of excess blood. Only one of the incisions was sutured. Are external incisions typically made to address these uncommon complications? Will I scar from the cuts?"

1.5 cm is NOT a small cut. Are you sure you did not mean millimeter, mm?

When we break the bones at the sides of the nose (Osteotomy) to narrow it, the fracture can be done with a chisel placed through a small incision INSIDE the nose on either side (internal osteotomy) or as a small outside incision through which a 2mm chisel is placed (external osteotomy). These small punctures heal beautifully and leave a barely visible tiny scar.

I have never heard of anyone putting a 1.5 cm incision on the side of the nose to allow for blood drainage.

Dr. Aldea