I had my pre op apt for a rhino but all I was given was a form with medical care supplies to buy for after surgery. List included: gauze, peroxide, Neosporin, and qtips but they failed to explain what I need to do with these things. The apt was rushed and I did not have the time to ask the questions I wanted. I was told I would see my nose for the first time 1wk later. So what are all these supplies for then?
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Dear Sherene001,
Thank you for your question. The redness over the tip of the nose does raise some concern. This is especially so if you had insertion of a silicone implant. There are many different shapes and configurations of the silicone implants, some of which are more prone to...
Thank you for the question and photos! I believe it's too early to worry at this point. At 4 weeks post-op, you are likely to experience swelling, which is very common at this stage and may develop unevenly. It may take 6 to 12 months to completely resolve. In the meantime, you will likely ...
