How to repair scars after nose surgery
Most of our applicants for rhinoplasty ask about the results of the surgery in the consultation session. One of the issues that applicants face is post-operative suture placement.
Of course, because the nose is the center of attention, it makes sense for these people to worry about stitches. If you have this concern, do not miss this article and do not take away beauty because of a small concern..
Suture site after nose surgery
After rhinoplasty, due to fibrosis at the incision site, there is a slight difference between the skin and the incised area, but this suture area gets better over time..
Note that depending on your skin type, some of this scar may remain, which the surgeon may prescribe ointments and creams to prevent this..
Important note: Use ointments that the surgeon prescribes. Never use any ointment on your head because the surgeon is completely familiar with your skin type..
Removal of sutures after rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure and may take up to a year to see full results. During this time, you should follow the care recommended by your surgeon to have a shorter recovery period..
One of these cares that you should pay attention to is the care of the stitches, the correct way of taking care of them can eliminate the place of the stitches..
But how to take care of these stitches? In the following, we will deal with it in full.
How to take care of post-nasal sutures?
Care and maintenance of nasal sutures is important to both reduce recovery and prevent infection. Try to keep external sutures clean and dry..
Intranasal sutures resolve about a week after rhinoplasty. Some ointments help with suture lines inside the nose, such as hydrogen peroxide and antibiotic ointment..
How to use antibiotic ointment is that it should be rubbed into the nostrils and cut area twice a day.. Of course, note that moisture does not reach the external sutures and does not cause infection.
To do this, during the bath, it is better to cover your nose with a piece of plastic nose, then take a shower..
When to see a surgeon?
If you have any of the following symptoms, call your surgeon right away to get rid of them quickly.
Symptoms such as:
- Persistent bleeding
- Red
- Fever
- The infection
Massage the wound, good or bad?
To close the incision made in the skin, the body produces a thick layer of collagen to fill the wound.. After rhinoplasty, you should expect some scarring and scarring. If the skin of your nose is thick, the scar tissue may be large and may be affected by surgery. Massage of the scar area weakens the scar tissue and as a result, it gradually fades..
Another benefit of massage is that it prevents the accumulation of blood and fluid around the incision and even helps reduce swelling and bruising..
How to massage a nasal wound?
To massage the nasal wound, be careful not to manipulate the wound until it has healed.. The best time to massage the wound is approx 10 To 2 The week after rhinoplasty.
How to massage:
The massage of the nose is such that you should gently hold your bridge of the nose between your two fingers and hold it for a few seconds.. Next, gently pull the bridge of the nose to either side of your nose. After that, pause for a few seconds and slowly do it again.
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