Hi everyone,
I got a new bike about 5 months ago and soon after replaced the saddle. The new saddle is the current model of one I've happily used for a while on my other bike, and new was >$100.

The new bike fit itself feels fine but recently I've been getting some chafing on the very upper inner thigh that different knicks and good chamois cream haven't helped with. Today I took a closer look at the still newish saddle and the leather has creases on both sides when it was originally smooth. I'm thinking this has to be contributing to the chafing, and that this should be a smooth surface. But I'm also after your thoughts to check on my sanity and whether this is worth returning for a refund.

Photo below - the wrinkles are similar on both sides.