Should my nose be very red with minimal serous oozing after 11 days post CO2 laser?

February 12, 2018
Asked By:trishbea in Ipswich, AU

11 days post op co2 ablation for severe Rhinophyma. Topical antibacterial ointment for 10 days. Oral antibiotics for 7 days. Washing with cetraphil twice daily. Using Vaseline when needed. No itching . Minimal swelling. Some bruising evident. Crust came off day 9.

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February 23, 2018

Answer: 3 weeks healing time.

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