Posts by crimsonnomad99

silentdrifter13 said:Hey everyone! I wanted to toss a question out to the group: do you think you should avoid laughing or making sudden facial expressions while recovering from surgery?
I’m not just talking about the discomfort of laughing, but rather whether those movements could actually interfere with the bone healing process—like if the nose could somehow get "stretched" out 😁. Did any of your doctors happen to mention anything about this? I know it might sound like a silly thing to ask, but since I’m still pretty much in the early stages of recovery, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts or experiences. 😉

My doctors didn't specifically tell me to watch out for that, they just warned me not to bump my face, 🙂 but I still made a conscious effort to keep the laughter to a minimum just in case. Honestly, laughing didn't really hurt at first.
However, over the last few days, smiling has started to feel a bit tender. I suppose that's just part of the healing process, but who knows...

It’s officially been one month since my surgery, and honestly, I am absolutely thrilled with how the rhinoplasty looks. Most of the sutures are still tucked inside my nose; I’m strictly following orders and won't touch them until they start falling out on their own. I’m also still being super careful about not blowing my nose—just very gentle sniffing if I absolutely have to. Over the last three or four days, though, I’ve been feeling this intense tightness right at the base of my right nostril. My best guess is that the internal healing process is just pulling things around, but man, it’s uncomfortable. It’s actually pretty painful because it limits how much I can move my upper lip. But hey, I suppose that’s just part of the deal... hopefully it’s totally normal. :S
I have to admit, I’ve had those little moments of panic where I’ve accidentally bumped my nose maybe three or four times while getting dressed or just sitting up in bed 🙂, but thank God there hasn't been any actual changes or issues...

Laura Castillo7 said:I actually pulled some of the threads out myself using tweezers, but honestly, if you aren't feeling brave enough, just don't touch them. My rule of thumb is to give it a tiny little tug—if it resists even a bit, leave it alone! Only pull the ones that slide right out without any drama.

As for exfoliation, my surgeon told me once I had the mold removed, I could use a gentle scrub, but he really emphasized the word *gentle*.

Last night, I tried pulling one single thread with my tweezers and it popped right out immediately; it didn't fight me at all. I haven't even dared to touch the others because I wasn't sure if it was okay to do so🤷. Since my sister didn't mention anything about aftercare while she was at the doctor's office—which was the only thing she missed—I was a little terrified to touch anything. So, it looks like I can handle this solo, which is great! 🙂 👍

Regarding skincare, as soon as they took the mold off, I cleaned everything up with some aloe vera toner and applied my usual hydrating moisturizer. Starting Monday, I’m beginning facial lymphatic drainage massage, which should really help speed up the healing process for both my skin and my nose.🙂

Hey everyone, I had my nose job exactly two weeks ago. Can anyone give me some insight regarding these stitches inside my nose? How long does it usually take for them to just fall out on their own? They’re already becoming pretty visible on one side, and I’m wondering if I should try to pull them out myself or just wait until they decide to make an exit. Aside from that, the swelling has mostly gone down, though I still feel this tight, pulling sensation whenever I try to laugh. 🙂
I would truly appreciate any advice you can offer—I’m feeling a bit paranoid and want to make sure I’m following post-op protocols correctly, especially since my surgeon was so strict about me avoiding even a simple sneeze! 😁

Hey everyone, I had my rhinoplasty about two weeks ago now. Could someone give me some insight regarding these stitches in my nose? How long does it typically take for them to just fall out on their own? On one side, they’re already becoming pretty noticeable, and I'm wondering if I should try to pull them out myself or just wait until they decide to make an exit. Aside from that, the swelling has mostly gone down, though it still feels a bit tight whenever I try to laugh. 🙂
I’d really appreciate any advice you can offer—I'm feeling a little bit lost here. Am I doing everything right post-op? My surgeon was actually so strict they almost forbade me from even sneezing! 😁