Maas bent over and daughter stood up and hit my nose just three weeks after I got a rhinoplasty. My eyes immediately turned purple underneath. Tip is visibly crooked to the right now. Is this from the hit or just swelling? Will I need a revision done. It's more swollen now and even more painful. I do feel one bump on the top in the middle of the dorsem.
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Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Yes. this is quite common in the early stages after the skin has been taped and covered by the splint for a week or so. There are a variety of products and treatments that we recommend to our rhinoplasty patients for this if they don't have a dermatologist or skin care regimen. Best to inquire a...
Your best bet is to let your surgeon's office know. I will typically give patients a few days to recover from a viral illness before deciding whether to move forward. That will still give you a week before your surgery date. If there's any question about your health at that point, it is safest...
