I am wondering if taking adderall can cause swelling and if it is ok to take 3 weeks post rhinoplasty. I know it is not a blood thinner but it can contribute to an increase in blood pressure and so I am confused as to whether it will effect my healing. Thanks for your help.
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It is great to know that you are healing well and are happy with your result. It is possible that you may not have any swelling after your procedure as everyone does heal differently. The type of procedure (open vs. closed) and the amount of surgery that is performed can also influence the...
It is most likely that you removed a septal suture that was used to hold the tissue to the septum. This typically is an absorbable suture and will likely have no impact on the outcome. To be safe, you may want to report this to your surgeon.
It is possible to de-project the nose significantly, although there are some limitations that will be inherent with the rhinoplasty procedure. It is extremely important to keep the components of the nose in relationship to each other while the entire nose is de-projected. Obviously...