What options do I have to remove scar tissue years after rhinoplasty? (Photos)

Question

I was left with stitches and a small buldge of skin at tje left tip of my nostril post rhinoplasty. Dr said it would heal on its own. Now years later this is what i am left with. While my nostrils have never been symmetrical this scar tissue makes it look so much worse considering the arlar retractiom that also occured to this nostril. Are there any in offoce procedures that may help reduc or remove this scar tissue entirely amd help make the width of my nostril more porportionate to the other. While i understand revision might be best i truely want a quick fix if at all possible

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

If you really think it's scar tissue, it is unlikely to hurt to try to inject it with some steroid to shrink some of the swelling.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for a revision rhinoplasty. Maneuvers for your surgery would include placement of extended alar contour grafts to help improve nostril symmetry, repositioning of the lower lateral cartilages, among other maneuvers. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Ayhan Isik Erdal, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS · Answer

I believe in-office procedures are insufficient. I recommend a well-planned and complex secondary rhinoplasty. Best wishes.

What options do I have to remove scar tissue years after rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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