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- Rhinoplasty II
- Rejuvenation I
- Rejuvenation II
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Essays >> Rhinoplasty II >> page 12
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Washing your hair |
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The nasal splint is
mostly waterproof—after
all, you had the iced washcloths on it during the entire first night after surgery. So it won't
dissolve if you get a water on it, but still, try to keep it as dry as you
can. When you're in the shower, tilt your head back while facing away from the shower head to wash your
hair, or have someone else wash your hair in a sink. Use hand-held hair dryers on a medium or cool setting.
When you wash your face, don't get soap close to the splint's tape, and don't
press hard enough on your cheek to move the skin next to the tape; you might
loosen the splint. You may wish to use cotton balls or a makeup sponge for the first
week.
For general showering or bathing, do not use hot water, which dilates blood vessels and may promote bleeding. |
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Fever |
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You may experience a brief rise in
temperature and some chills for a day or two after surgery. Your temperature should not rise much above
100 degrees.
Call the office if you develop a sustained fever, drainage from the nose that isn't just clear mucous, or a markedly tender, reddened area of skin. |
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