Hello, I have just been discharged from hospital four days ago after a Rhinoplasty surgery. My question is, what will happen if I take off the plaster early on, it came off 3 days ago and my appointment to remove it is next week, how important is it? will my nose go back to its crooked position? Please let me know because I don't want to have another operation.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: What would happen to my nose if I removed my plastic plaster after my Rhinoplasty ?
This appears to the normal small amount of scabbing we often see. The alar base/sill scars typically heal extremely well. You should not need anything else done.
I can think of no reason why you would need to stop taking Benadryl before a rhinoplasty. However, you should check with your surgeon if there is any doubt.
Straightening of the nose by itself usually does not involve changing any dimensions just reorienting existing anatomy.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA