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At this time, you certainly can get a facial treatment for your skin. You should not have any issues. However if you have a lot of concerns, feel free to contact your operating surgeon as they know the details of the procedure you had. Congratulations on your rhinoplasty, and happy healing!
Thank you for this wonderful question! I typically will release my patients to do self massage and have facials, including the nose, at 4 weeks post-operative. I always encourage patients to follow up with their Board Certified Plastic Surgeon as he/she may have a post-operative recovery plan in place that is tailored specifically for your needs. I like to follow up with my patients in our Centre Yourself Medical Spa for facial treatments and care following all cosmetic surgeries. I do hope you have found this information helpful and I wish you luck!
You are not going to disrupt the ultimate outcome of your rhinoplasty with a facial. It may swell a bit but this will resolve in a week. Have at it.
At this time, you can get any facial treatment for your skin. The only issue, is that your surgeon or beautician who will do the treatment take it easy over the nose, since it could be till now sensitive.
The separation of the cartilage in this area is easily corrected with a tip-plasty by placing a cartilaginous strut between the medial crura of the tip cartilage that makes up the columella and then suture it together. There may be more that has to be done which would be determined by...
Thank you for the question! It is rather difficult to fully assess your situation without an in-person exam. That being said, you are likely to have swelling at 3 weeks post-op. It's not uncommon for swelling to be distributed unevenly, which would explain its asymmetrical appearance. I...
Thank you for your question. Internal splint removal may be a bit more uncomfortable if there is a significant amount of dried blood. After rhinoplasty, I recommend that my patients use nasal saline spray frequently throughout the day and gently apply ointment to...
