Is this ok to do? I wore them yesterday for the first time for only about 30 minutes and they left impressions in my nose that lasted about 2 hours. Did I damage my results?
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October 15, 2015
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At eight weeks, you likely have hyperpigmenation- a byproduct of the bruising. This too should disappear with time but you would benefit from some skin care. Most plastic surgeons have an esthetician on staff you can consult with.
It's unwise for patients to apply pressure to the nose in an attempt to move nasal structures after a Rhinoplasty. You should have this conversation with your Rhinoplasty Surgeon.
Dear Jimmy,
Thank you for your question. The splint is holding the nasal bones and cartilage in place. Moving the splint can thus move the structures underneath. It is best to leave the splint alone in the position that your surgeon left it in. Even when the splint is...