I am concerned my incision from my alar base reduction 5 weeks ago is not healing well on the left. The right has healed beautifully. At 2 weeks I accidentally scratched off the scab. As a homeopathic remedy I was applying Manuca honey. I have now stopped, but it looks like the previous pin hole has spread and the incision has slightly pulled apart. Will this heal on it's own? I have an appointment with my PS in 3 days. He is currently on vacation. Does it look like it will close up on it's own?
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Dear Iwadin,Thank you for your question. This is a common question that I get asked all the time. To allay your fears and anyone else with the same concerns, the initial swelling is not predictive of the final result. 8 days after operation is still a very early phase of healing but I u...
Thank you for your question. Yes, they can both be performed at the same time safely. They can also both be performed under local. Length of procedure varies, but you could expect about 1-2 hours of operative time (there is a lot of meticulous suturing). You and your...
