Only recently did I learn I wasn't supposed to use pore strips or touch my nose much. I massaged the tip of my nose before too not knowing I wasnt supposed to. My main concern is the pore strip I just used which caused swelling and a little bleeding. Have I effected the end result of my nose?
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Do you have splints in your nose with breathing holes? If so, keeping your nasal cavities moist with nasal saline sprays will prevent blood and mucous from drying and obstructing your nasal airway. Sometimes if patients have clogged nasal splits I'll have them come in to suction their nasal...
Dear Naseer, The flu should not have any long term affect upon your final results. You may have some additional swelling or breathing difficulties during the time but no lasting concerns. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
Thanks for your question. The cost of nasal surgery varies from surgeon to surgeon. RealSelf provides typical treatment costs for rhinoplasty (which you describe) for most geographic areas, however the true cost of your specific nasal procedure would really require an in-person consultation with...