Hi to all & thanks in advance for input! I plan to go in for a surgery in few months (still "shopping" around for the right doctor) & have a few questions that I haven't been able to find answers to. 1.) How will my skincare routine need to change before and after surgery? Right now I'm using Retin A, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and glycolic acid. I also get airbrush tans. 2.) How will my nose look if I go back to work in 7 days? 3.) I usually wax my face. Any alternatives while healing?
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August 1, 2012
Answer: Skincare after rhinoplasty and time off work
You are correct in that all the designations are confusing.
There are 24 official medical specialty boards as recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists (see ABMS.org for details). Both the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology...
Although, it is certainly acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty 5 months prior to your wedding, remember that there is still a 10% chance of having to do a minor touchup if it does not heal quite perfectly. Since rhinoplasty does take several months to heal, it is best to have the surgery...
Good question: Hot weather always increases soft tissue swelling. However, will this effect your rhino result? Probably not in the long run.