It’s nearly 4 weeks after my surgery and the swollen has gone down heaps. My bridge is abit high. Will my bridge go down/flatten a bit over time considering it’s gortex implant?
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Nose swelling after augmentation rhinoplasty with Gore-tex
Thank you for your question. Although VSG may seem like a simple surgery, it does take some time to recover properly. Although four to six weeks is the minimum amount of time you should wait before having another surgery, I recommend waiting a bit longer to ensure complete and proper healing. My...
Thanks for your question. The dissolvable stitches should be gone by now, but the best way to know is to get your doc to take a quick peek up there to be sure. If you were to pluck one of the stitches at this point it probably wouldn't damage you, but it sure would hurt! Good luck!
Hey there,Unfortunately, pigmentation following STSG, FTSG is quite common. Massage the grafted area well with a silicone gel-based cream twice to thrice daily for 8 weeks. Hydroquinone based skin creams may be tried but with unpredictable results. Excising and trying to cover the defect with a...