White pustules on the nose after surgery? (photos)

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I had my surgery a week ago and got the cast off today and I was surprised with a series of whitehead looking spots on the sides of my nose. They look really disgusting and I was prescribed an antibiotic cream to apply on it 2 times a day. My doctor said it was normal but didn't specify how long they would last for... If anybody knows I'd quite like an answer!

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

In my practice we take an alcohol wipe and rub them off.  Then we used peroxide every 12 hours for a day.  I view them more as milia rather than pimples.  This will be fine from what I can see. Best Wishes!!

Harry V. Wright, MD · Answer

mikhailana,Those skin blemishes are common following removal of the nasal cast. Now that the cast has been removed they will resolve quickly. I don't know exactly how long they last, but I can't recall seeing them 1 week after the cast has been removed on my own postop patients. Just follow your surgeons instructions and resist the urge to do anything more aggressive -- you've been through a lot, and it wouldn't do to compromise your result with a skin infection. Best wishes!  Harry V. Wright, Sarasota, Florida

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