I had my surgery 7 months ago. I developed an uneven area on the bottom third of my nose. It is soft to the touch at certain points of the day, but can also get hard at times. I was told my skin is thin. Would this still be swelling or scar tissue.
December 13, 2022
Answer: Is this swelling or scar tissue 7 months post rhinoplasty? Hello and thank you for posting. A rhinoplasty can take up to a year or more for the swelling to go down. Scar tissue is forming as it does with all nose jobs but there is definitely still some swelling as well, so maybe it’s a little bit of both. In any case, if it seems different at times it is probably more swelling then anything else.
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Is this swelling or scar tissue 7 months post rhinoplasty? Hello and thank you for posting. A rhinoplasty can take up to a year or more for the swelling to go down. Scar tissue is forming as it does with all nose jobs but there is definitely still some swelling as well, so maybe it’s a little bit of both. In any case, if it seems different at times it is probably more swelling then anything else.
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December 14, 2022
Answer: Changes in Skin Hi there! At 7 months and with thin skin, there can be changes throughout the day. Swelling can take over 12 months to level-out and resolve. If you notice fluctuations, steroid injections can carefully be added. Taping and compressions help also. As long as the area isn't staying firm (indicating scar tissue or a prominent cartilage piece), resolution should occur. Give it some more time and re-evaluate with your surgeon. Hope this helps!
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December 14, 2022
Answer: Changes in Skin Hi there! At 7 months and with thin skin, there can be changes throughout the day. Swelling can take over 12 months to level-out and resolve. If you notice fluctuations, steroid injections can carefully be added. Taping and compressions help also. As long as the area isn't staying firm (indicating scar tissue or a prominent cartilage piece), resolution should occur. Give it some more time and re-evaluate with your surgeon. Hope this helps!
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