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This skin type can be the most challenging for surgeons and patients. I would discuss with your surgeon and aesthetician about an appropriate regimen. Some surgeons recommend accutane postoperatively to help with the healing process as this can shrink the sebaceous glands and assist the skin in contracting over the newly designed nasal shape.
Oily, dry or too dirty skin may have an affect on your rhinoplasty and post-op period. Having a skin care session few days before the operation day always helps. Hydrafacial / hydradermabrasion is helpful. But of course you should check with your surgeon and dermatologist for the right treatment and preparation.
Hello there! Yes, there are some things you can do to help with controlling oily skin. A visit with a Dermatologist is a good starting point as he or she may recommend low-dose Accutane. Or, many med spas will have options like Hydrafacials, microneedling RF, chemical peels, and topical products. All of these things can help to reduce the oiliness of the skin. A salicylic wash is an option as well, but you have to be careful with overdrying the skin. Hope this helps.
Nose appearance upon splint removal: it is partially true that the appearance of the nose when the splint is removed resembles the long-term result. The splint, if it is on rather tight, holds down the swelling, so that when it is removed there is some foretelling of the final appearance. The...
Hello, Yes, this can be done during the rhinoplasty procedure. It is better to consult a facial plastic surgeon to examine you and discuss the best technique to be used for turbinate reduction.
Hello and thank you for your question. Over time, Rosacea can thicken the skin on your nose. This will cause your nose to look bulbous (especially the tip). If you are thinking about Rhinoplasty, please make sure that your rosacea is under control before the surgery. The skeleton of your nose...