Three months after my rhinoplasty i began tanning, once or twice i forgot sunscreen but after that i have always worn sunscreen (70 SPF) and sometimes a hat or towel to cover my face. I haven't gotten a sunburn on my nose, and I only went out for an hour or two each time, but i am concerned because it has been direct sunlight and am paranoid that it is swelling more. Is it possible that the sun/heat would cause the swelling to become permanent or become scar tissue?
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Hi there and thank you for your photo. Based on your picture you are in the first week after your rhinoplasty...meaning, swelling of your nose, and your cheeks, puffiness and bruising around your eyes are common facts after a nose job. All this will eventually recede. Patience is the most...
Hi there and thank you for your interest. Waxing your upper lips weeks after your rhinoplasty should be fine, however you should talk to your surgeon first. there are some rhinoplasty techniques that include manoeuvres on your upper lip. You don't want to harm any tissue that has been...
Hi there and thank you for your question. If your upper lip does not feel swollen or stiff you should be fine eating chips. You will feel if your surgeon had to perform any procedures on your nasal base muscles when you smile and it feels stiff around your nasal sill.
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