I have been prescribed tetrysal (tetracycline antibiotic) and duac gel (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, lincosamide antibiotic) for my acne. I'm having rhinoplasty in approximately 2/3 weeks. Am I ok to take these right up to the week of my surgery? Will it conflict with the anaesthesia? I heard that you are not supposed to take vitamins 2 weeks pre op for that reason. My surgeon is away at the moment so I can't ask him, any advice would be much appreciated, thank you
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During a rhinoplasty often a combination of dissolvable and non-dissolvable sutures will be used. The non-dissolvable sutures are typically removed around day 5-8 after surgery. While there is no harm in some of them being left behind temporarily (sometimes it can be hard to see...
Hi Joon. Recommend that you consult with an otolaryngologist and/or facial plastic surgeon.One resource to consider is the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. There is a resource on the website to find a surgeon close to your geographic area.Best wishes,Dr....
This is a great question and an important thing to consider when one seeks hump reduction rhinoplasty. Yes indeed there is a tendency for greater width with reduced height (lower bridge). There are 2 main reasons for this. First, the nose sits on the face like a triangular...
