Hi I’m a Caucasian female and I had a revision rhinoplasty a year and one month ago. A few days ago I had touched some blackheads on the tip of my nose which I know I shouldn’t have. But now I’m worried because the area is a little bit red and a little swollen and there is a small red bump that is slightly raised. When I gently press on the bump it hurts a bit too, almost like bruising. Could I have caused damage so long after my revision rhinoplasty?
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Thank you for submitting your question and photos. It is possible for revision rhinoplasty to correct the sharp, pointy nasal tip you describe. A lack of support for the lower cartilage can sometimes cause the tip to fall or droop over time.
By placing a columella strut between the lower...
Good Afternoon! If it's been 8 months, there may still be some healing and swelling reduction left to occur. I often wait until the 10-12 month mark to consider a revision. During the waiting period, I will have my patients tape, perform compressions, and undergo steroid injections. All the...