I've been waking up with a blocked nose for the past 10 days or so, I don't think it's a cold, but regardless I'm concerned because I'm having a rhinoplasty done in 2 weeks. If I still have a blocked nose when surgery comes, will they still do the operation? Thanks
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Dear Aldrx, Taking large amounts of vitamin C before surgery can cause excess bleeding. I have my patients take 500mg Vitamin C three times a day for five days before surgery. As far as post operative recovery many patients will eat fresh pineapple and papaya for their abilities to help reduce ...
Thank you for your question! Although specific recommendations regarding recovery will depend on your plastic surgeon, most surgeons would recommend taking a break from your routine chores during the first week after rhinoplasty. It doesn't necessarily mean that you can't keep an eye on your ...
Hi Sam and thank you for your question regarding a saddle nose deformity -- in almost all situations this is a chronic problem. It develops gradually, not over a few days or weeks. Typically this is due to a trauma to your septum, prior nasal surgery, or chronic cocaine use.Hope this helps.Ma...