Trying to clean my nose 6 weeks after surgery and seems like some spots are sensitive. I really do think it could be the crust and blood has dried up along the septum and towards nostril. When trying to break at the crusts gently with a qtip I experience a small sharp pain. Is it possible that these crusts and scabs can cause a slight pain when trying to move/ break them? Thanks for your honesty I really would just like to reassure my self even though this may not be a serious question to some.
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At 2.5 months after your surgery, it is difficult to say whether this area will persist or not. Swelling is never uniform and swelling could be responsible for the concern that you see. I would wait the full year, longer if this is a revision rhinoplasty, to see if this issue remains. In th...
Thank you for your question and photographs.The picture appears to be consistent with early rhinophyma and rosacea.At this point, a good dermatologist may be able to control the situation without surgery. So the dermatologist should be your next step.
Dear light14, I would see no concern having rhinoplasty surgery at this time. Ten to fourteen days off of work should be very satisfactory. Most patients have minimal bruising and swelling however if you do have bruising that lasts for more then seven days you will need to be prepared to discuss...
