Can a flower oil reduce black eyes after nose jobs?
NCT ID NCT07448051
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether applying St. John's Wort oil to the skin around the eyes can reduce swelling and bruising after rhinoplasty (nose job). 110 adults having nose surgery will be randomly assigned to get either the oil or standard care. Researchers will measure bruising and swelling on days 0, 1, 3, and 7 after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- St. John's Wort oil (Hypericum perforatum) applied topically
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to speed up recovery from nose surgery by reducing swelling and bruising.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The oil may not work better than standard care, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu Universty
Malatya, Malatya, 44100, Turkey (Türkiye)