I am 5 days post op of my septorhinoplasty. I am sneezing 7 times in a row multiple times a day. I see my surgeon in a few days for a follow up. In the mean time is it ok to take Claritin (antihistamine only) to control the sneezing? I'm afraid the sneezing will do more damage than taking the Claritin would be.
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Recovery after rhinoplasty varies between individuals. After rhinoplasty it is possible to have some swelling around your eyes. It this occurs and your field of vision is slightly decreased due to the swelling please do not drive or perform hazardous activities until this swelling is...
I'm so sorry to hear about your injury! When in doubt, you should not hesitate to visit a board certified plastic surgeon if you think that you broke your nose after a fall. For a nasal fracture, you have a chance at fixing this with a small, quick procedure if done within the first 7-10 days a...
Thanks for your question. The first few weeks the nose looks swollen and tip is wide and often bigger than pre op level. People start to like their nose around 2-3 months and really appreciate the subtle tip refinement by 4-6 months. Good luck
