Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I've heard two causes suggested, Johanne -- the steroids we are given during surgery, and the diet (mainly Boost and Ensure) post op. Dunno whether either is the cause. I can tell you that my guy uses Glucose salts for the steroids -- if I'm remembering right, which I may not be -- and I didn't have that problem. And I didn't take in a lot of Boost, nor Ensure. Best I remember, it lasts maybe a month or so. So far as I know, nobody has asked a dermatologist about it. I'd welcome hearing from one what's going on. Some people have used drying masques with good results. Do an archive search if you want more specific help. Cammie > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I've heard two causes suggested, Johanne -- the steroids we are given during surgery, and the diet (mainly Boost and Ensure) post op. Dunno whether either is the cause. I can tell you that my guy uses Glucose salts for the steroids -- if I'm remembering right, which I may not be -- and I didn't have that problem. And I didn't take in a lot of Boost, nor Ensure. Best I remember, it lasts maybe a month or so. So far as I know, nobody has asked a dermatologist about it. I'd welcome hearing from one what's going on. Some people have used drying masques with good results. Do an archive search if you want more specific help. Cammie > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I've heard two causes suggested, Johanne -- the steroids we are given during surgery, and the diet (mainly Boost and Ensure) post op. Dunno whether either is the cause. I can tell you that my guy uses Glucose salts for the steroids -- if I'm remembering right, which I may not be -- and I didn't have that problem. And I didn't take in a lot of Boost, nor Ensure. Best I remember, it lasts maybe a month or so. So far as I know, nobody has asked a dermatologist about it. I'd welcome hearing from one what's going on. Some people have used drying masques with good results. Do an archive search if you want more specific help. Cammie > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Johanne, I, too, had the oily skin problem really bad. Mine actually started about a week post-op and is just now starting to clear up...but I still have it - I'm 9 weeks post-op now. I did the cleansing thing and used the Oxy zit pad thingies...they seemed to work pretty well for me and believe me, I tried just about everything but to no avail. As a matter of fact, I recently ran out of Oxy pads and forgot to get more and the oil seems to be coming back...you know I'll be at Wal-mart tonight getting more. :-) Hope this helps. Smooches Acne and oily skin Hi everyone! I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were going through puberty again. My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? Thanks! Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Johanne, I, too, had the oily skin problem really bad. Mine actually started about a week post-op and is just now starting to clear up...but I still have it - I'm 9 weeks post-op now. I did the cleansing thing and used the Oxy zit pad thingies...they seemed to work pretty well for me and believe me, I tried just about everything but to no avail. As a matter of fact, I recently ran out of Oxy pads and forgot to get more and the oil seems to be coming back...you know I'll be at Wal-mart tonight getting more. :-) Hope this helps. Smooches Acne and oily skin Hi everyone! I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were going through puberty again. My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? Thanks! Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Johanne, I, too, had the oily skin problem really bad. Mine actually started about a week post-op and is just now starting to clear up...but I still have it - I'm 9 weeks post-op now. I did the cleansing thing and used the Oxy zit pad thingies...they seemed to work pretty well for me and believe me, I tried just about everything but to no avail. As a matter of fact, I recently ran out of Oxy pads and forgot to get more and the oil seems to be coming back...you know I'll be at Wal-mart tonight getting more. :-) Hope this helps. Smooches Acne and oily skin Hi everyone! I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were going through puberty again. My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? Thanks! Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I was told that the oily skin was actually caused by the swelling. I didn't drink any Boost or Ensure, but I did receive steroids during surgery...your guess about the cause is as good as mine...who knows??? Smooches Re: Acne and oily skin I've heard two causes suggested, Johanne -- the steroids we are given during surgery, and the diet (mainly Boost and Ensure) post op. Dunno whether either is the cause. I can tell you that my guy uses Glucose salts for the steroids -- if I'm remembering right, which I may not be -- and I didn't have that problem. And I didn't take in a lot of Boost, nor Ensure. Best I remember, it lasts maybe a month or so. So far as I know, nobody has asked a dermatologist about it. I'd welcome hearing from one what's going on. Some people have used drying masques with good results. Do an archive search if you want more specific help. Cammie > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I was told that the oily skin was actually caused by the swelling. I didn't drink any Boost or Ensure, but I did receive steroids during surgery...your guess about the cause is as good as mine...who knows??? Smooches Re: Acne and oily skin I've heard two causes suggested, Johanne -- the steroids we are given during surgery, and the diet (mainly Boost and Ensure) post op. Dunno whether either is the cause. I can tell you that my guy uses Glucose salts for the steroids -- if I'm remembering right, which I may not be -- and I didn't have that problem. And I didn't take in a lot of Boost, nor Ensure. Best I remember, it lasts maybe a month or so. So far as I know, nobody has asked a dermatologist about it. I'd welcome hearing from one what's going on. Some people have used drying masques with good results. Do an archive search if you want more specific help. Cammie > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I was told that the oily skin was actually caused by the swelling. I didn't drink any Boost or Ensure, but I did receive steroids during surgery...your guess about the cause is as good as mine...who knows??? Smooches Re: Acne and oily skin I've heard two causes suggested, Johanne -- the steroids we are given during surgery, and the diet (mainly Boost and Ensure) post op. Dunno whether either is the cause. I can tell you that my guy uses Glucose salts for the steroids -- if I'm remembering right, which I may not be -- and I didn't have that problem. And I didn't take in a lot of Boost, nor Ensure. Best I remember, it lasts maybe a month or so. So far as I know, nobody has asked a dermatologist about it. I'd welcome hearing from one what's going on. Some people have used drying masques with good results. Do an archive search if you want more specific help. Cammie > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Cammie! I did find some older posts about it. Nothing about specific causes though. I'm assuming it's mainly a minor annoyance for most people, but I was curious about what might cause it. I've told people my new oily complexion was probably due to the drugs I received and that others have experienced it after jaw surgery. I thought about diet changes also as you mentionned. I didn't drink much Boost (and I don't like Ensure) but maybe simply the change in my diet might have something to do with it. > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > > going through puberty again. > > > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at > least > > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > > > Thanks! > > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Cammie! I did find some older posts about it. Nothing about specific causes though. I'm assuming it's mainly a minor annoyance for most people, but I was curious about what might cause it. I've told people my new oily complexion was probably due to the drugs I received and that others have experienced it after jaw surgery. I thought about diet changes also as you mentionned. I didn't drink much Boost (and I don't like Ensure) but maybe simply the change in my diet might have something to do with it. > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > > going through puberty again. > > > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at > least > > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > > > Thanks! > > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Cammie! I did find some older posts about it. Nothing about specific causes though. I'm assuming it's mainly a minor annoyance for most people, but I was curious about what might cause it. I've told people my new oily complexion was probably due to the drugs I received and that others have experienced it after jaw surgery. I thought about diet changes also as you mentionned. I didn't drink much Boost (and I don't like Ensure) but maybe simply the change in my diet might have something to do with it. > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > > going through puberty again. > > > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at > least > > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > > > Thanks! > > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Smooches! My acne is under control right now and hopefully it will stay that way. I have combination skin and I'm use to the occasional pimple, but I wasn't prepared for my skin to get this oily and having to declare war on pimples at this point in my life > Johanne, > > I, too, had the oily skin problem really bad. Mine actually started about a week post-op and is just now starting to clear up...but I still have it - I'm 9 weeks post-op now. I did the cleansing thing and used the Oxy zit pad thingies...they seemed to work pretty well for me and believe me, I tried just about everything but to no avail. > > As a matter of fact, I recently ran out of Oxy pads and forgot to get more and the oil seems to be coming back...you know I'll be at Wal-mart tonight getting more. :-) > > Hope this helps. > > Smooches > > Acne and oily skin > > > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Smooches! My acne is under control right now and hopefully it will stay that way. I have combination skin and I'm use to the occasional pimple, but I wasn't prepared for my skin to get this oily and having to declare war on pimples at this point in my life > Johanne, > > I, too, had the oily skin problem really bad. Mine actually started about a week post-op and is just now starting to clear up...but I still have it - I'm 9 weeks post-op now. I did the cleansing thing and used the Oxy zit pad thingies...they seemed to work pretty well for me and believe me, I tried just about everything but to no avail. > > As a matter of fact, I recently ran out of Oxy pads and forgot to get more and the oil seems to be coming back...you know I'll be at Wal-mart tonight getting more. :-) > > Hope this helps. > > Smooches > > Acne and oily skin > > > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I thought it was the swelling at first also. But my surgeon didn't think that was the case. I didn't even think I had oily skin at first - I thought my skin was just 'shiny' because of the swelling. It doesn't look as 'shiny' now that my swelling has gone down, but it's definitely still oily. > > > > Hi everyone! > > > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > > going through puberty again. > > > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at > least > > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > > > Thanks! > > Johanne > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 I am still dealing with it and it is driving me crazy (at almost 15 weeks) - I never had oily skin or acne in high school - maybe just one or two breakouts - now it is just out of control! I hope it goes away soon. I am just cleaning my face more and using oil reducing/acne cleansers. I am not sure what else to do. It has got to be due to all of the drugs they give us during surgery I can't think of anything else other than stress - I hear it can take like 3- 5 months to completely get out of your system - uggh! > > Hi everyone! > > I know a few of you have experienced this lovely side effect of > surgery and I was wondering how long your skin acted like you were > going through puberty again. > > My face started getting oily and breaking out about a week ago (I'm > 24 days post-op) I assuming I might have to endure this for at least > a month or two. I'm hoping someone can give me hope that my skin > might clear up sooner. Also for those who've experienced this - did > you do anything special apart from the usual cleaning and acne > treatments? Do you know what causes the oily skin? Is it all those > nice drugs they gave me post-surgery? > > Thanks! > Johanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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