Its 5 days after rhinoplasty andday 3 i started to feel a burning sensation in my throat as if i had blisters. My uvula was red irritated and stretched out like a long piece of gum flapping around. My sublingual fold was red and swollen. I have post nasal drip My tongue dried up in my mouth as i was sleeping and i awoke and couldnt breath for 7 seconds trying hard to salvate. Later again my tongue dried up again. Do i have infection? Im still on cephalexin. Why would i have an infection
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May 30, 2016
Answer: Dry irritated mouth and throat after rhinoplasty
For the first week while the cast is in place, the glasses can be applied right across the top of the cast. After the cast has been removed, and the bruising and swelling has significantly subsided, then it's acceptable to put contacts in.
I'll get to that in a minute.The split is there because the two cartilages that form the tip of your nose are strong and highly curved, and your skin is relatively thin, so you are able to see the outlines of those two cartilages through the skin. See the short animation that I posted with this...
Based on your photos it does seem as if it is larger. My understanding would be improved if I knew how far out you were. You have thick skin, that type stays swollen longer than thinner skin. So if it has been less than a year or even two I would say hold tight for a little while. Eith...
