Q. How can I tell capsular contracture in the nose from scar tissue? My nose looks asymmetrical

Hello, I’m Dr. Kim Hyung-taek, the chief surgeon at Kowon Plastic Surgery, creating a flow of impressions that captures attention.

Today’s question came from someone who suspected nasal capsular contracture and asked whether the cause of the asymmetrical nose was scar tissue or the result of surgery, feeling anxious about it.

Q. How can I tell capsular contracture in the nose from scar tissue? My nose looks asymmetrical

It has been 11 months since the surgery, and silicone and ear cartilage were used.

Right now, if I look very closely at the heights of both sides of the tip with the naked eye, or lightly touch it with my hand, it seems like an asymmetrical nose with different heights.

If the higher part feels a little firmer and more rounded, could it be viewed that way.

However, I don’t have symptoms like a turned-up nose or a pulling sensation, but I’m worried that nasal capsular contracture may be progressing...

I’m really worried that this might be capsular contracture in the nose.

Could it be scar tissue or just a normal surgical result?

I want to visit a plastic surgery clinic in person and ask, but I truly can’t make time for the next month, so I’m asking here..

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It seems this may vary depending on the area or shape you described.

First, if there was no inflammation, it does not seem to be nasal capsular contracture.

For contracture to occur, there need to be signs of inflammation, and after inflammation develops, contracture follows.

If something feels different without that process, scar tissue seems more likely.

However, to be exact, it is something you have to see and feel in person, so please visit when you have time later and have it checked.

For reference, ear cartilage may be palpable as well.

I hope you get a good result.

I hope this consultation reply was helpful.

Thank you.

Source: https://kin.naver.com/qna/detail.naver?d1id=7&dirId=70110&docId=185348196&page=1#answer1

This is a before-and-after photo of surgery for a short upturned nose.

The bridge looks high, but because filler had been used, it was removed before surgery.

About five layers of cartilage were stacked to extend the tip length as much as possible.

This is a case of revision surgery due to nasal asymmetry.

There is a slight pinched feeling on the right side of the nose, which may have been due to scar tissue, so we improved it as much as possible.

The nostrils, which had differed in size on both sides, were corrected, and the overall impression became more refined.

This is a case where symptoms of contracture appeared and the nasal tip was severely pulled upward.

After consultation, revision surgery was decided on, and autologous tissue was used instead of silicone.

The hardened tissue at the tip was loosened so that the length could be extended.

After surgery, the nasolabial angle and lips appear stable.

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