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August 30, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Tips on how to prepare the perfect mustache dressing following nasal surgery

Patients undergoing nasal surgery such as rhinoplasty or septoplasty will commonly have gauze dressing under their noses. Also known as a “mustache” dressing, this gauze is held in place by tape. As bloody and mucous discharge is expected after surgery, mustache dressings help absorb the drainage, so patients do not have to worry about always having […]

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March 15, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Recovery

Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty – What to expect after surgery?

Patients who are better prepared for surgery tend to have smoother recoveries. Therefore, it is important for our patients to understand what to expect after nasal surgery. Dr. Delaney answers several common questions that relate to nasal surgery – Rhinoplasty (aka Nose job) and Septoplasty. How long does nasal surgery take? Typically, rhinoplasty lasts about […]

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August 26, 2012 | Rhinoplasty Recovery

Question: Is Rhinoplasty wise with facial bacterial present?

On the RealSelf website, a patient posted the question, “Should I proceed with Rhinoplasty with a Bacterial Infection on Face?” The patient provided additional information that they had a recurring breakout on their face. A dermatologist cultured the area and lab reports showed a gram negative bacteria called “Acinetobacter.” Also, a nasal swab culture indicated […]

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January 19, 2012 | Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Question: Can Lateral Crural & Columellar Nasal Struts Be Removed?

Answer: With a Revision Rhinoplasty, almost any graft from the Primary Rhinoplasty can be removed in the hands of a highly experienced Revision Rhinoplasty specialist, but with caution and meticulous dissection so as not to cause injury to other structures. However, you have also expressed that 5 years after your Primary Rhinoplasty from another surgeon, […]

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