Where Are Nose Job Scars?

If you’re thinking of getting a nose job, you might have concerns about scarring. It’s natural to wonder where scars will form and how noticeable they’ll be after surgery. The good news is that with an experienced surgeon like Dr. Ronald H. Schuster, you can get the results you want with minimal visible scarring.

Dr. Schuster is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Chief of the Plastic Surgery Division at Northwest Hospital Center in Baltimore County, Maryland. He has years of experience performing rhinoplasty, focusing on natural, aesthetically pleasing outcomes. His expertise means that any scars from your nose job will be carefully placed and barely noticeable.

Scar Placement in Rhinoplasty

The location of scars after a nose job depends on the surgical technique used. 

For a closed rhinoplasty, all incisions are made inside the nostrils, meaning there are no visible scars. This approach is usually used for less extensive reshaping. 

In an open rhinoplasty, which is often necessary for more complex reshaping, Dr. Schuster makes a small incision across the columella (the strip of tissue between your nostrils). This incision tends to heal very well, and the scar is often so subtle that it’s hard to see after you’ve completely recovered. The rest of the scars are all inside the nose similar to a closed rhinoplasty.

Many patients dislike the width of their nostrils. When the nostrils are narrowed it leaves a very thin scar in the crease beneath the nostrils.

Regardless of the technique, Dr. Schuster will take great care to make sure that your incisions heal with as little scarring as possible.

How to Minimize Scarring After the Procedure

After your nose surgery, it’s important to follow post-operative care instructions to support proper healing and minimize scarring. These instructions might include:

• Keeping the incision areas clean and moisturized
• Avoiding direct sun exposure
• Refraining from any strenuous activities that could stress the healing tissue
• Using recommended scar creams or silicone sheets as prescribed

Over time, most rhinoplasty scars fade significantly. If scars remain visible, Dr. Schuster can recommend additional treatments to reduce their appearance.

Schedule Your Consultation

In the care of Dr. Schuster, you don’t have to worry too much about scars after a nose job. With his extensive experience and commitment to patient care, you can expect beautiful results with minimal visible scarring. 

Call 410-902-9800 today to schedule your consultation and find out how Dr. Schuster can help you. We look forward to treating patients from Baltimore, Owings Mills, Towson, and all around Maryland.