Rhinoplasty post procedure is very important for a proper shape nose. If there is lack in care after rhinoplasty it is possible you don’t get the desired shape of nose.
After rhinoplasty surgery the doctor place a splint to the nose for the proper shape of nose. Some times soft plastic splints or nasal packs are also placed inside the nostrils, this is done for stabilize the septum. Normally the packing of nose is done for two to six days. Generally there is some swelling around the nose and or on eyes after rhinoplasty, so some doctors suggests placing ice packs on the eyes to minimize the swelling. For pain management after rhinoplasty some pain drugs and sleeping drugs are also prescribed by rhinoplasty doctor. After rhinoplasty, around six days later you go for your first visit the rhinoplasty doctor removes the splint.
After rhinoplasty surgery the doctor place a splint to the nose for the proper shape of nose. Some times soft plastic splints or nasal packs are also placed inside the nostrils, this is done for stabilize the septum. Normally the packing of nose is done for two to six days. Generally there is some swelling around the nose and or on eyes after rhinoplasty, so some doctors suggests placing ice packs on the eyes to minimize the swelling. For pain management after rhinoplasty some pain drugs and sleeping drugs are also prescribed by rhinoplasty doctor. After rhinoplasty, around six days later you go for your first visit the rhinoplasty doctor removes the splint.
Now many peoples ask what after rhinoplasty occurs, generally after nose job there is swelling on your nose and eyes. Patient after rhinoplasty feels pain around nose he/she also feels puffy on his/her face. The pain and other matters will depend on the amount of nose job done and the amount of broken nasal bones. After the first week of rhinoplasty the swelling occurs and decreases after sox to seven days of nose surgery. Normally patient feels numb on upper lip and on the nose tip for one month of rhinoplasty. Some times after rhinoplasty bleeding occurs, in case of bleeding patient have to contact hid rhinoplasty surgeon immediately. Generally if bleeding is in small amount then it is a normal process but if it is in excess amount then it is a serious matter.
After rhinoplasty care is must, some of the care taking after rhinoplasty are described below-
- After nose surgery patient have to take a diet which is prescribed by his doctor. This diet helps patient in healing process of nose. After nose job patient have to eat soup, juice and water. This type of diet helps patient to avoid vomiting or other such problems.
- Sleeping position is also important after rhinoplasty, patient have to sleep in such a position so that his head elevated. In daytime patient have to keep his head up and also avoid bending over it. This will helps in minimize the swelling. Generally patients having broken nasal bones require more recovery period after rhinoplasty, it is commonly two to three weeks.
The final result of rhinoplasty occurs after two weeks of nose job, some small change will continue with nose for half to one year. These changes will depend on the skin type, age and the healing ability of person.