Doctor Removed Tampons the Next Day After Surgery. Too Soon?

Thank you for your question. The nasal splint tape and possibly soap used during your rhinoplasty can block the oil glandson the skin of your nose and cheeks and result in mid or acne outbreaks. See your surgeon and see if topical antibiotic therapy is indicated.

In the short term it definitely helps.  You will likely be less swollen in the morning if you sleep with your head elevated.  In the long term, it probably makes no difference.

 A closed rhinoplasty would address de-rotation and narrowing of the bulbous tip. In addition, cartilage grafts would be placed along the dorsum, to help buildup the bridge and de-rotate the nose.Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with the procedure ...

 One of the main goals of rhinoplasty is to remove and a dorsal hump, and de-project the nose.   In addition, osteotomies and some minor tip work will probably be required as well.  All of this to be accomplished with a closed rhinoplasty approach with all incisions placed on the inside of th...

As mentioned by the previous physicians, once rhinoplasty is completed and healing begins the skin-soft tissue envelope which covers the boney and cartilaginous structures of the nose undergoes a "shrink wrap effect".  Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons are aware of certain techniques and...

After several weeks the nasal bones have typically healed following rhinoplasty with osteotomies. However, if you're fighting on a regular basis there is a real risk of another nasal fracture. If you're going to invest the time and money to have a rhinoplasty it would be best to avoid the risk...