When can I smile, laugh, eat solid foods, and wash my face after alar base reduction?

March 15, 2014
Asked By:Jennynosejob

I had a alar base reduction a few days ago and wondered if you could tell me if it is okay to smile, laugh, eat solid foods and wash my face? If not, when is it okay again? The sutures are dissolvable but are going to be removed in a couple of days.

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