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it all depends on the particular post operative care instructions by your surgeon, as there are different kinds of packings or splints used and also if grafting material has been placed at the junction of of your lip with nose. I hope this helps and good luck.
Waxing can be done safely a month after septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery. Always consult with your surgeon first.
Dear realreal01,You will get opinions all over the board here, but because of the trauma of pulling off the wax sheeting I would recommend waiting at least two months. You might consider another technique for removing hair from the upper lip called sugaring. You can Google it and get more information. I think that would be suitable after four weeks postop. I hope this has been helpful. Robert D. Wilcox, MD
There is edema in right supraalar area and right mid nose that is adding to the deviated look. If you get some steroid injections it might become straighter. If stays the same after 3 months and despite steroid injections, then you will need revision surgery.RegardsDr. J
It can take up to a year for the nasal tip and columella to soften. It depends on the grafts used as well. A lot of cartilaginous grafts can render the tip stiff permanently. RegardsDr. J
The injuries and symptoms you have described are consistent with a septal fracture. This is rarely treated emegently but can be corrected with a rhinoplasty and septoplasty procedure. It appears that straightening grafts will likely be necessary to correct this deformity. Rhinoplasty is the m...
Hi Mark,Thanks for your question and photo. It is really early to tell if the bump will go away or not. If it was 3 months then I might be more concerned. Depending on how long ago your injury was, it will take time for the skin to shrink. It may be some residual bone or cartilage but only...
Hi:Thanks for your question. Its a good point. Rhinoplasty or any procedure on an area that is prone to herpes outbreak can result in a re-activation of the virus. The good new is that the treatment (pre-treatment with an anti-viral) is very very safe and standard in procedures like peels or...
Aspirin can have effects on thinning the blood up to seven days. You need to discuss this with your surgeon as some surgeons might prefer to delay the surgery. RegardsDr. J
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