AFTER RHINOPLASTY SURGERY, THERE ARE SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER TO SPEED UP THE HEALING PROCESS AND REDUCE THE RISK OF COMPLICATIONS.
Within the first 24 hours:
- After surgery, you may need to stay in the hospital overnight.
- After surgery, you may need to sleep with your head elevated.
- You may need to take your painkillers regularly.
- You may need to apply ice to your nose.
In the first few weeks:
- You may need to protect your nose from impacts.
- To maintain the shape of your nose, you may need to use a nasal bandage or splint recommended by your doctor.
- You may need to avoid lifting weights or doing strenuous exercise.
In the first few months:
- Swelling and bruising may occur in the nose area. This swelling and bruising usually subside within the first few weeks after surgery.
- It usually takes 1-2 years for the shape of your nose to fully settle.
Some points to consider after rhinoplasty surgery are:
- Follow your doctor’s instructions.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Take your painkillers regularly.
- Protect your nose from impacts.
- Do not lift weights or do strenuous exercise.
- Do not smoke.
- Protect yourself from the sun.
The recovery process after rhinoplasty surgery can vary from person to person, but in general, you can return to your daily activities within a few weeks after surgery.
