Hello, I'm a 20yr old female and have been using Retin-A 0.1% for a year now. I'm getting a septorhinoplasty and lower eyelid blepharoplasty in about 5 weeks. How long prior to my surgery date should I discontinue Retin-A use? Is 2 weeks prior sufficient? Thank you.
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Hello,It usually takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. The skin over the profile is thinner than the skin over the tip. If you have seen your before...
Nasal surgery (rhinoplasty)
can be used to straighten the nose. The exact treatment varies depending upon what
anatomical abnormality is causing the deviation. Sometimes it is caused by a crooked
nasal septum, sometimes by malpositioned nasal bones. An “in person" examination
and consultation w...
You are correct that salt intake can make swelling worse. Ocean spray in the nose after a rhinoplasty has a few beneficial outcomes:1) Keep the nose moist to prevent dry crusting2) Helps clean the nose3) Aids in opening the airwayDry blood in the nose can obstruct the...
