Itchy Nose After Rhinoplasty, What to Do About a Moist, Itchy Wound

Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty involve surgery with an incision that opens the skin so the implant material can be placed, which leaves a wound where the nose was opened. The surgeon closes the wound using a closure technique such as dissolvable stitches or another suitable method. So while the wound heals, look after yourself and follow your surgeon’s advice.

This leaves many people wondering whether a moist, damp or itchy wound after rhinoplasty is a sign that something is wrong.

A Moist, Damp or Itchy Surgical Wound Is Normal
and Is Common in the Early Stage of Healing

As a wound starts to heal and skin cells form new tissue, it can look slightly moist and wet. Sometimes it may itch as it starts to dry and scab. But if you have a fever, pus, a bad smell, pain or swelling, these are warning signs that the wound may be infected. If you have these symptoms, see a doctor as soon as possible for treatment, to stop the problem spreading to a wider area of skin and affecting your health.

Which Wound Problems Need a Doctor

• fluid, blood or yellow or green pus coming from the wound
• a bad smell
• swelling, redness and a burning feeling around the wound
• severe pain in the wound that does not improve after taking painkillers
• a fever and feeling tired and weak

How to Care for a Surgical Wound to Lower the Chance of It Opening or Forming a Keloid

• Avoid picking, scratching or touching the wound unless you need to, to lower the chance of infection.
• Clean the wound regularly and do not let it stay wet or damp.
• Use a scar-reducing gel or cream.
• Avoid strenuous activities such as lifting heavy things, to lower the chance of the wound being knocked or tearing.
• Do not drink alcohol or smoke, as these slow down wound healing.
• Eat food that helps wounds heal and repairs tissue, especially high-protein food.
• Drink enough water every day.
• Avoid foods traditionally avoided after surgery in Thailand, strongly flavoured food and seafood, which can raise the chance of the wound becoming inflamed.

Revision Rhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty by Surgeons Who Handle the Wound Gently and Carefully

S45 Original revision rhinoplasty is performed by Dr. Ty (นายแพทย์กิตติศักดิ์ วงค์เทียนชัย, ว.35602) and the surgeons at S45 Clinic, who have more than 15 years of experience caring for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty cases. They give advice on and correct difficult cases and damaged noses, reshaping the nose to suit the face, with a design based on each person’s lifestyle and facial structure. In open rhinoplasty, the wound is closed with careful stitching and the incision is placed where it is hard to see. The surgeons handle the tissue gently, which helps the wound heal smoothly and limits the effect on the skin.

Follow-Up Appointments for Every Case, to Check the Wound And
how You Are Healing After Rhinoplasty or Revision Rhinoplasty

How Much Does Revision Rhinoplasty at S45 Clinic Cost

Revision rhinoplasty always costs more than a first rhinoplasty, because it is more complex and involves repairing damage from the first rhinoplasty. Some people may need extra tissue or a new nasal structure, as well as treatment of earlier problems with the nasal structure, such as scar tissue adhesions that pull the nasal tip, or rebuilding the nasal structure with different implant materials, depending on what suits each person. This is why the price of revision rhinoplasty is different for each case.

S45 Clinic Revision Rhinoplasty Analyses the Cause of the Problem, Corrects It
and Designs a New Nose Shape to Lower the Chance of Another Revision