Anyone can suggest any treatment cream/oil etc for my nose, I had my alar plasty 5months ago but ended to have a scarring keloid. I dont know what to do about it, its kinda visible. Hoping for ur suggestions that can help to ease the mark, Its on d right side of my nose. Please see attach photo. Thank you
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Answer: What is a good cream to treat a keloid scar from an alarplasty?
Without photos it is hard to advise you, however enlarging the nostril after it has been reduced is not easy.
I advise you to consult a certified plastic surgeon so they can advise you on your options.
An alar-plasty alone will only narrow the width of the nostrils. It will be best to remove the metal ring for at least a couple months after surgery on the the nose
First you need to let this heal and do good wound care. This is an area that heals well by what is called secondary intention- just let it heal with time. If there is significant asymmetry or irregularity of the ala after healing there are a number of ways to improve it- from composite grafts of...