What causes the film on my nose after rhinoplasty?

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I had my surgery on July 14th, and it is August the 2nd now. Whenever I wash my nose, it is covered with a white, slimy film afterwards. i usually take a tweezer and gently flake the dead skin off. What is causing this? Is it swelling?

A. Joshua Zimm, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Sometimes the left over adhesive from the tape that was applied to the nose can cause this.  A photo would be helpful.  This should diminish over time, and your surgeon should be able to help you in this regard.  Best of luck.

Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS · Answer

It is probably a combination of a skin prep used on the nasal skin and exfoliating skin cells that have collected under the skin prep and nasal splint. Gentle daily washing with soap and water will eventually allow it all to come off.

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