Hello. I had rhinoplasty done yesterday and my eyes are extremely puffy and dark. How many times a day and for how long should I put a cold compress on them? Also, I start school in 2 weeks and I'm hoping the dark circles go away but if they don't is it okay to wear makeup over them or will it affect my results
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Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Dear Loriborders, A consultation with direct examination would be needed to determine if your mucosa is irritated. If you have had surgery I would suggest seeking a follow up appointment with your surgeon if not then schedule a consultation and examination with an expert in the field. Best...
Having done both procedures for many years I strongly recommend that the rhinoplasty and frontal bone contouring be combined during the same surgery so you have just one operation, anesthetic, and recovery. Another overall benefit is that it will cost you less.