I have got rhinoplasty week ago, and my doctor take the splint off today, I notice lot of white head pimples on my nose(sth like foliculitis), but then my doctor just clean my skin and taping my nose on those pimple things and said those have no importance, l have a greasy sensitive skin and i am worried if they get worse or cause permanent scar on my new nose?
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Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. You are still early in your recovery process. There is still swelling present. The swelling misguides the results of your procedure. It can take up to one year for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's post op...
Hi, it's been a very short time since your surgery. I need to examine you to find the cause of the problems. I suggest you, continue to use nasal spray. If your breathing problems persist, you should consult your surgeon.
One month after the type of nasal surgery you underwent is really early in terms of healing. Please be patient and allow several more months for things to settle. Please continue to follow up with your surgeon since he or she knows exactly what they did to your nose with possible int...