This red patch is partially due to rhinoplasty and an accident. If it's not constantly moisturized, it gets redder and flakey. What treatments would lessen the redness? I'm concerned because the skin seems very, very fragile and I don't want to do anything that would exacerbate the situation.
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March 9, 2017
Answer: Very thin, red skin on the top portion of the bridge of my nose after Rhinoplasty, what treatments would make it less red?
Thank you for your question. One month post op is still very early and you will still have a fair amount of swelling. In fact- the tip remains swollen longer than any other part of the nose. If an open approach was used for your procedure you may expect to have to wait even a bit longer than ...
In general I prefer to use Kenalog only when absolutely necessary. When it comes to the nose I would be even more discerning regarding its use. The reason is that Kenalog, while very useful for improving scars, can have negative side effects too (as any medication can). I certainly would not...
Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. Changes to the shape of your nose can change the overlying skin as you heal. It's common to have more oily skin while you heal. This will settle down over time. The important thing to do is clean your skin diligently. Don't be afraid to touch...
