Is it safe to apply tinted sunscreen directly on the incision site after the stitches are removed? If it is safe to do so, how long do I have to wait till I can start applying it?
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Yes it is very normal to do a rhinoplasty and an otoplasty together. The recovery is quite different for both. Where the rhinoplasty would give you a week of swelling and bruising of the face while the ear surgery will cause swelling of the ears for a week as well. These are...
Hi @schnozz! I recommend taping to all my patients for at least 3 months post op to help with swelling and accumulation of scar tissue. Best of luck to you!
It is absolutely possible to narrow the nose without having to break bones. I frequently see patients who wish to narrow a wide nasal bridge. The bones can be gently filed, which allows for more precision, thereby reducing the width and decreasing recovery time and bruising. For best results,...
