How do you have your patients care for the incision after stitches are removed?

May 31, 2024
Asked By:lookingtolift in Chicago, Illinois

I'm seeing conflicting information about how to care for the columella incision once stitches are removed. The surgeons I'm looking at all remove stitches after a week. What do you have your patients do once stitches are removed? Leave it dry? Keep it moisturized? Just clean and apply vaseline every day? Or do you recommend scar gel? Or silicone sheets? Do you recommend massages or is it better not to touch it? Want to do whatever I can to minimize scar visibility!

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June 6, 2024

Answer: Painful

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Answer: Painful

June 1, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty incisions heal very well with no intervention.

June 1, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty incisions heal very well with no intervention.

June 1, 2024

Answer: Many options and time is on your side.

June 1, 2024

Answer: Many options and time is on your side.

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