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How to Minimize Complications from Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by fedexpress in Asia
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 857 times
Tags: nose, acne, bump, complication, dermatitis, large pores, oily skin, side effects, skin

Hi, I'd like to get a surgeons' answers on this. I've heard that with some Rhinoplasty surgeries, patients complain about skin problems after operation.

Some complaints are, contact dermatitis (not common), enlarged pores, returned acne, bumps and an oilier face. Some people seem to have these problems many months and years after Rhinoplasty. Any advice is highly appreciated. Thank you.

8 answers to How to Minimize Complications from Rhinoplasty?

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Skin changes after Rhinoplasty

Minor changes in the skin after rhinoplasty are usually short-lived. I've never seen permanent skin changes after rhinoplasty. If you have chronic  problems with your skin, consultation with your dermatologist prior to surgery will be beneficial.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Rhinoplasty Complications

Usually all that you have described is temporary and goes away by 6-12 months time. You need to see before and afters from the surgeons you are considering and them move forward.  Those things that you describe are not serious complications and usually go away with time.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Complications from rhinoplasty are very rare.

 Pimples from the tape are not common, but do happen and are usually gone after 1-2 weeks with soap and water. Nothing more is normally needed.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose facial before rhinoplasty

Hi Fedex, I have rarely seen patients who experience skin problems for longer than 4 months after rhinoplasty. I also agree that the immediate and short term problems that we see are generally due to swelling, and occlusion caused by the tape used on the skin after surgery. My advice to most of my patients, especially those with oily or acne prone skin, is to have a facial to clear the pores of the nose one to two weeks prior to surgery. T This has also helped in improving our rate of... more
Behrooz Torkian, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal skin changes after rhinoplasty

To some degree, the skin is denervated in the process of exposing the nasal skeleton for the surgery. Occasionally paitents can develop a denervation hypersensitivity with excess sebum secretion (oil). Furthermore, the skin can be sensitive to sun exposure, Commonly within six months, the nasal skin innervation is restored.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Skin problems after rhinoplasty?

While it is fairly common to see some brief flare up of acne and oiliness of the nasal skin after rhinoplasty, this seems to be simply secondary to the tape and cast applied to the nose. The tape simply tends to occlude the pores. The skin, too, is probably a bit "hyper-metabolic" (a bit of an unscientific term, I'll admit) for a few weeks after surgery and seems to get a bit flaky for a while. These effects, however, do not seem to persist beyond the immediate healing period.... more
David C. Pearson, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Skin Complications

I completely agree with Dr. Persky. The rate of true skin complications in Rhinoplasty is extremely low. For the most part it can easily be prevented or rapidly treated with proper skin hygiene. Dr. P. Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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How to minimize skin complications from Rhinoplasty?

Hi Fedexpress, Rarely patients will develop skin problems on their nose after rhinoplasty. It is usually caused by the nasal tape and splint being on oily skin for 5 to 7 days. It can be prevented or minimized by using good skin care products both before and after rhinoplasty. If a patient is prone to acne breakouts or has oily skin, they should be given Brevoxyl-8-Wash to be used twice a day for one week before and one week after their rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty will not change pore size,... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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