I had rhinoplasty 8 days ago and today my doctor removed the dressing and tape. However there is a bit of glue residue left over on the skin of the nose and I have quite a bit of blackheads. What can I use to clean the nose of the glue and is it okay to use a nose strip for the blackheads at this time?
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Dear Changaroo,
The cast could be "pinching" your nose as you have described, yet it is too soon to predict the result of your Rhinoplasty.
I believe that with time and when the cast is off (usually within the first week post-op), you will be able to have a better...
The majority of post-rhinplasty swelling settles by one year, slower if your skin is thicker.
Open approach rhinoplasty is very reliable as one ages, because the nose tip is supported.
Closed approach rhinoplasty will show some drooping of the tip over the years.
There should not be any swelling a year and a halft after rhinoplasty. What your doctor probably implies is that the rib cartilage may slightly resorb with time thus decreasing the fullness of your nose. The degree of cartilage resorbtion is unpredictable, and the fact whether...
