What Is a Contracted Nose?
A contracted nose typically occurs due to the insertion of an infected or contaminated implant. This can lead to severe acute inflammation or persistent chronic inflammation around the implant.
In response, the body forms excessive scar tissue (fibrosis) around the implant, affecting the surrounding skin and soft tissue.
This scar tissue hardens areas that should remain soft—such as the skin and ligaments—and causes surrounding structures to contract and pull upward.
As a result, the nasal tip becomes stiff, elevated, and upturned, often making the nose appear shorter than before.
The most critical aspect of treating a contracted nose is the careful and thorough removal of the hardened scar tissue beneath the skin, between cartilages, and around the ligamentous structures.
While this is a delicate and time-intensive process, it requires significant surgical experience and refined technique to ensure both safety and a successful outcome.
