I had a rhinoplasty before two weeks, I feel fine no pain at all, but i had skin arritation near my nose tip and on the side. I started to use vaseline it helped, but it is really safe? And if its normal that the skin on my nose start to peel after the surgery? Thank you.
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Sorry to read about this issue you are having. Silicone nasal implants are not commonly used anymore by most plastic surgeons due to this risk of apparent extrusion (exposure/erosion of the graft through the skin of the nose). An exposed graft like this is basically technically infected even if...
It's unlikely you negatively impacted your results. However, if you're concerned, I recommend following up with your surgeon. Keep in mind, it's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are...
A closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish straightening the crooked nose. This involves placement of all the incisions on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required. Osteotomies placed in the nasal bones will be required to straighten them. The spreader graft composed of the...
