I am 2 days post op and i feel pressure on my nose under my cast where my hump used to be before surgery. Can it change shape because of this pressure? I also sprayed some nasal spray on my stitches and it hurt a little. Should I continue to spray or should I stop?
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Thank you for your question. Usually not an issue at all. Please be sure to see an experience facial plastic or plastic surgeon. Preoperative computer imaging is very helpful for your case. Also, at the time of your surgery, make sure to wear your dentures. This will allow your...
Dear ava L,
The time for removing the nasal splint is for
our practice typically one week after surgery. We do not routinely tape the
nose afterwards. If the splint were particularly adherent and difficult to
remove when it was removed, it is conceivable that the skin pulled away from...
Even if it is very early in your recovery, it does look like you may have a problem with the position of your nasal bones. I would recommend to get in touch with your surgeon for an examination. If a revision will be needed, it may be possible to use fillers to temporarily camouflage the...