Can I Scratch the Dead Skin on my Nose off I Month After Rhinoplasty

Question

there is what looks like dead skin all over the tip of my nose. how should i scratch or take it all off?

Babak Azizzadeh, MD · Answer

Be gentle, but yes you can wash your face even with a light exfoliator to help remove some of the flaking skin.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

After having a cast on your nose for about a week it's quite common for there to be an increased amount of skin sloughing (flaking of dead skin) once the cast is removed. It is usually okay for you to wash your nose and face like normal with a washcloth after surgery but you can certainly check with your surgeon in case there are specific issues in your case that would limit this.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Hi,

	I would not recommend scratching or putting any type of pressure on your tip at this time. You should ask your surgeon for advice as he is the only one who knows what was done to your nose. You don't want to damage any type of tip reconstruction you may have had. Best wishes, Dr. H

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question.

	 

	The accumalation of dead skin on the nose following a rhinoplasty is a common finding and generally lasts for several weeks. A month out from your procedure, you should be safe to gently exfoliate the area, taking care not to manipulate the nose too much, as the healing process is still in its early stages.  If you have any concerns, I would suggest calling your surgeon and asking for instructions.

	 

	Best of luck,

	Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Exfoliation of skin on the nose is not a proclem. I would use a soft skin care brush or sponge. Be careful and you should be fine

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