I'm 5 weeks post op and I dyed my hair but while it was being dyed I found that the chemical smell from the hair dye was very strong. Has this caused any damage or irritation to my nose? Thanks
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Dear Myloh, You should be able to see changes immediately at the splint removal and then further enhancements as the swelling dissipates over the coming months. I have included a video above of a typical splint removal at seven days post-op and then showing the patient a year later to show you...
If the rhinoplasty is purely cosmetic (i.e., there will be no functional surgery on the sinuses or the turbinates) then packing is almost never necessary. Even when packing *is* needed, the old painful gauze tape that we used to use is quite outdated, in my opinion. I haven't used it in 19 years...
Dear birdbath34, I would speak with your surgeon regarding the usage of saline spray. Whenever a surgeon prescribes a medication or over the counter medication then directions should come from the surgeon regarding usage. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
