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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I think your best bet is to contact your surgeon's office. While some sutures can stay in without issue for a while, others (in particularly cosmetically sensitive areas) should be best removed within 7-10 days to prevent undesirable scarring. Your surgeon is best equipped to make...
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...
