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

trishbeaFeb 12, 2018
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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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Feb 23, 2018
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