During 6 month period after rhinoplasty surgery, I wore spf 15 sunsreen whenever I went out in the sun - I realize now that spf value was too low. Its been 1 year since surgery and my skin around nose have gotten darker and looks damaged (I have brown skin). Can any thing be done about this?
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I think you are referring to very large glands and overgrowth of the surface of the nose which is called Rhinopyma. This can successfully be treated with either shaving off the excess or now more commonly I use a laser to thin this area more precisely. Watch my video.
It is difficult to assess your concerns with the photograph above. However, it is not uncomon for the swelling to persist for 1-2 years after rhinoplasty. Some surgeons utilize steroid injections to expedite the process but most would likely advise leaving the nose alone.
Yes, you can have a septoplasty and rhinoplasty
performed separately, with adequate time in between for recovery. You may also
want to consider a septorhinoplasty. This procedure combines the aspects of
both a septoplasty and rhinoplasty to improve the internal functionality of the
nose as well...
