I had a rhinoplasty about 3 months ago, and I realised after the surgery my skin as become extremely oily especially my nose which is so weird to me because before my surgery my skin was extremely dry! I haven't changed anything else like skincare or diet so they cannot be the cause of the skin change. Could my operation have something to do with it? If yes is there a chance my skin will go back to normal because I don't know how to deal with this oily skin as Ive had dry skin my whole life!
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The vast majority of rhinoplasty surgery nowadays is carried out under what is called a total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA). During this, patients are not paralysed or ventilated but I simply kept asleep with an infusion of anaesthetic agent in through an intravenous line. This means that...
I would not dissuade you from taking either of those medications or continuing your nasal rinses. However, make sure that your surgeon agrees. Reducing your levels of inflammation prior to surgery is a very good thing so I think continuing your regimen will be beneficial. I hope this information...
Dear EroseP,Good news! You can have a rhinoplasty AND keep your freckles. This is because the surgery is done under the skin, and nothing will interfere with your freckles!All the best,Dr. Michelle R. Yagoda