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Can Gentle Scratching Effect Rhinoplasty Results?
This morning, before getting out of the house, i used sunscreen to protect my nose from the sun (my nose was white), but the problem is at the end of the day i couldn't remove it, so i started gently scrathing my nose to remove the white parts, did i ruin my results? (it's been 2 weeks and 4 days) [i'm so paranoid lately hehe]
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Mr.X
in Beirut, 04
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Can Gentle Scratching Effect Rhinoplasty Results?
I have performed Rhinoplasty, for over 20 years and IMHO it's unlikely that scratching the skin would injure your nose after a Rhinoplasty. It's always best, IMO, to be over cautious and gentle with the nose but it's an urban myth that smiling, laughing and light touching ruin the nose after Rhinoplasty, IMO.
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Rhinoplasty Results
Thank you for the question.
Based on your description I do not think that any harm was done.
Best Wishes.
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Scratching Nose after Rhinoplasty
It is very unlikely you did any harm by scratching you nose to remove the sunscreen 2+ weeks after your rhinoplasty. In the future I suggest you use something like a facial cleanser which you can purchase anyplace that has skin care products.
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You should be fine with simple exfoliation of the nose. Sunscreen is always advisable and I am sure you have not caused any damage. I would suggest a lighter sunscreen maybe with out zinc oxide if it is causing a problem with removal by soap or face wash and warm water. Best regards!
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