I am an 18 year old female and had Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago, and I've got a holiday coming up in a couple of weeks and would like to lose a few pounds. I am in the healthy weight range but would still like to lose a little weight, mainly because I put quite a bit in in the last few weeks and don't like the fact that I suddenly can't fit into all my shorts. Would it be safe to do this? Would it increase the risk of infection or harm my recovery? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer these.
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July 30, 2012
Answer: Exercise and Weight Loss After Rhinoplasty
Hello,Nose bleeds are relatively common after a rhinoplasty. I advice to not put yourself in a situation where it is more likely for you to have one. It shouldn't affect your healing process. The sensation of dripping nose or liquid in the nose is very common and will go away in a couple of ...
It is common for this to happen because the nasal splint and tape are applied right after the surgery, the skin is soft and pores are open. Your skin is not breathing and you aren't able to clean the area due to the splint. After 3 weeks your nose is still tender so it is important not to put...
