I get contact dermatitis with any surgical tape even hypoallergenic. I will have a raised painful red area within a day outlined exactly where the tape was and skin discoloration as it heals. How can they apply a splint after open rhinoplasty without this occurring? Tip of nose reduction and nasal bones will be broken to narrow nasal bridge. I am afraid of what the splint will do to my skin. Are there alternative splints that address this problem?
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Contact Dermatitis with exterior splint Rhinoplasty?
Thank you, it is not normal healing . You needvto be examined, it could be suture or some tissues disturbing the healing process,My advice to see your doctor, good luck.
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