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How long can I wash my face after rhinoplasty?
For people born with a flat nose, rhinoplasty is undoubtedly the best choice. So how long can I wash my face after rhinoplasty? Let's ask the plastic surgeon to introduce it to you. How long can I wash my face after rhinoplasty? Generally speaking, it is not recommended to wash your face immediately after rhinoplasty to avoid water on the surgical site to avoid wound infection. There are also antibiotic ointment applied to the wound after rhinoplasty, and whether the outside of the nose is fixed with cotton pad and impression glue; The wound will stop bleeding within 3 hours after the operation. If there is blood scab accumulation in the wound, it can be gently washed off with 3% hydrogen peroxide within 24-48 hours after operation, then washed with normal saline, coated with a small amount of ointment or anti-inflammatory powder, to keep the wound dry and wait for self-healing. During this period, it is forbidden to touch the wound with unclean things to avoid infection, and the stitches will be removed in 5-7 days. If you really feel uncomfortable on your face, wait two days after removing the stitches, but the wound still can't be soaked in water for a long time to avoid infection. However, experts still suggest that you use a facial tissue instead of wiping, or use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to wipe. Don't wash your face with water. If you are not careful, the wound will get wet and cause infection, which is not worth the loss. How long can I wash my face after rhinoplasty? The above is the explanation given to you by plastic surgeons. I hope I can help you.