I have not gotten my suture removed from rhinoplasty and blepharospasty but need to go out to run an errand. Is okay to apply sunblock directly onto sutures? I'm using absent for babies 56+ sunblock. Will it cause scarring?
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December 14, 2015
Answer: Sunblock Post Rhinoplasty And Blepharoplasty
It sounds like your doctor might be referring to a turbinoplasty or a partial turbinectomy, yes — but let’s break it down a bit so you can be sure.
The "lining of the nose" that your doctor mentioned is likely referring to the nasal turbinates, which are structures inside the nose that help war...
This is a complicated question that requires a visit with your physician.However, you might be reassured that the lining sutures in all cases used to close the skin would have been dissolving sutures.I suspect you have not disrupted anything.Call your surgeon and you'll be reassured.Dr. Hobgood.
A le fort procedure is quite complicated and I doubt anyone would recommend that in your situation. I think your facial feature look just fine. Cheek implants have a very high incidence of dissatisfaction and I think fillers in your case are a waste of money. I just don't think...
