My surgeon said I’ll have to wait 2 months after to start applying makeup on the incision site because it can cause scarring if I’ve had applied it earlier than that. I have a wedding to attend 8 days after my surgery and I was wondering if I’ll be able to put makeup on at 8 days post op. Thank you.
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Thank you for your question. Having a nasal rasping one year out from surgery should be fine, and shouldn't cause atypical scarring. Sometimes after rhinoplasty, a small callous of bone can form on the nasal dorsum (bridge) that needs to be removed with a rasp. This can be done relatively ea...
Thank you for your question! You are correct that your nose will appear more swollen after you wake up in the morning. The reason for this is that fluid in the soft tissues of the nose will collect, because gravity helps to keep this fluid away from the nose and face while you are upright. Wh...
Hi there. Thank you for your post. Warping (bending) is a risk of rib cartilage grafts. Using 'off-the-shelf' cadaveric rib helps reduce this potential risk. Good luck!
