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- Rhinoplasty I
- Rhinoplasty II
- Rejuvenation I
- Rejuvenation II
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Protect your peeled skin |
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Have someone assist you with walking and
bathing until the surgical sedatives have worn off completely. Avoid alcohol for three or four days after
surgery.
Avoid picking up small children who may strike you unexpectedly. Sleep on your back for two weeks after surgery and sleep alone to avoid the risk of your partner bumping into your face during sleep. Wear shirts or sweaters that fasten in front or in back and do not need to be pulled tightly over your head for the first week. It is usually safe to wear eyeglasses, even if your nose has been peeled. If you wear a wig, don't let it touch any of the peeled areas. Do not scratch the peeled areas if they itch. The showers and ointment will usually keep the peeled areas from itching. |
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Fever blisters |
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If you have ever had a cold sore or fever
blister, and the peel is done close to your lips, it is possible that you will have an outbreak in the first
week after the skin peel. The cold sore may be confined to the lips, or it may cover other areas of the face as well.
If you do have a history of fever blisters, we will prescribe a medicine which can decrease the likelihood that you will experience a problem. As you know, fever blisters rarely leave any scar or mark. With proper care, it would be extremely unlikely for fever blisters to affect the final outcome of your skin peel. Call the office if you feel you are developing fever blisters after surgery. |
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This patient had lower eyelid surgery for the excess fat in her lower
lids, followed by a skin peel to reduce the wrinkling.
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Clear all red checks in the Essays |