Is it safe to use Vaseline on my nose after rhinoplasty? For skin irritation.

Question

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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear leenash20,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

I do not know exactly what you mean by skin irritation or exactly what was done during your procedure.. You should check with your surgeon.

Norman M. Rowe, MD · Answer

Good afternoon and thank you for your question,As others have said, for best results you should follow your plastic surgeons guidelines as most have different post-operative guidelines.Thanks and have a nice day.

Is it safe to use Vaseline on my nose after rhinoplasty? For skin irritation.

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