I was happy 1st 6 months after rhino but skin thickened & lost definition, should I put glycolic on my nose to thin skin?

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my nose only ever looks great after kenalog injections and obviously I cannot get these forever, My skin is super thick and looked amazing first 6 months. Now I can't see any definition it's just a blob and the tip has dropped and the nose overall looks a different shape, my nostrils even look bigger.

Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS · Answer

Please do not do any self treatment. I recommend that you discuss this condition with your surgeon. The scar tissue on the inside will most likely soften with time. Please give it a good 6 to 18 months and see your surgeon periodically for follow up.

Pedram Imani, MBBS(Hons), MS(Hons), FRACS(ORLHNS) · Answer

I can understand your frustration.  How many Kenalog injections have you had?  From your pictures it seems like there is some steroid induced changes in your nasal skin, such as new blood vessels forming.  I think you should see your surgeon and discuss this issue.  Laser is a better option than a peel for your nose.  Rest assured that thick skin is very difficult problem in rhinoplasty and in particular achieving definition.  Hope this helps.

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