I tried taking it at 4 months post-op when the contracture phase was severe, but maybe because I only took one pill a day, it did not have much effect, so I stopped after a week.
But maybe because I have a lot of scar tissue, I was worried even at 7 months post-op that my nose was contracting, so I took 2 pills each time. The shape of my nostrils came back, and maybe the scar tissue that had been pulling on the cartilage loosened a little, because now my breathing seems to have returned almost perfectly except when I am lying down. I still have a lot of thick scar tissue all over my nasal tip, though.... The reason I became convinced this medication is effective is
that a shin scar I got 3 years ago from hitting it on a chair is visibly getting lighter.. The scar, which was deeply indented and had brown pigmentation, was still distinct until a few months ago, but the more I take the medication, the more new skin fills in and it is healing. My mom says so too.
And I think it is good psychologically too:
Over the past few days I massaged way too aggressively, and now the skin trouble on my nose is no joke. Only massage when you have applied oil or when washing your face with foam cleanser. Otherwise, you may end up worrying about your pores laterㅠ
As a side effect of Rizaben, after washing my hair, a bit more hair falls out, but I have a lot of hair to begin with ㅠ I plan to keep taking it for another 3 months.
I want to try scar-tissue injections, but I am hesitating because I am scared of necrosis and indentations. If anyone has tried them, please share your review.
If you have any questions, leave a comment ~ I am on leave from work because of COVID, so I have a lot of time.
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