I had tip plasty and alar trimming 3 days ago and the stitches are very prominent and countless.. so im scheduled to take off my stitches on my 5th day (its suppossed to be on the 4th day but since the clinic is closed on that day they scheduled it on 5th).. they advised me that i can wet the area on 4th day.. so my question is, Can i put makeup on right after the stitches take off? because i have an appointment that day.. thank you in advance
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Recovery after a dual rhinoplasty and chin implant is gradual and can be broken down into stages. After the first week, you should be cleared to resume light daily routines, given that you are still avoiding strenuous physical activity and are allowing your body adequate time to rest. At 8 days...
Thank you for the photos though a full examination and review of your operative note is really needed. Since your surgeon knows what he did his advice may be most pertinent. Short of that at the time of surgery, having evaluated the problem in person corrective steps would be taken...
It sounds like you may be developing contact dermatitis, which is an inflammatory skin reaction whereby the skin becomes inflamed, red, or itchy after contact with a substance. After rhinoplasty, the cause is most commonly either the paper tape or adhesive used. Minimize the amount of harsh...
