I had open rhinoplasty 6 months ago and since the surgery i used to clean my outer nasal skin with ethyl alcohol 70% , is that safe or it is harmful to the skin ?
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March 24, 2013
Answer: Cleansing nasal skin after rhinoplasty with 70% alcohol.
Pressing on the nose would not cause a dorsal hump to develop. This is something that can be due to genetics and/or having direct trauma to the nose. A board certified rhinoplasty specialist would be able to provide you with precise advice following an in-person evaluation. I hope this helps,...
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Your result looks very nice so far. 9 days is still very soon after your surgery, and you are close to the peak of your swelling. In general, swelling is 70% resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take 18-24 months to see the final result of your surgery....
