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How Long Until I Can Lay on My Side After Open Rhinoplasty?

asked 8 months ago by simply me
Latest answer by Andre Aboolian, MD
Question viewed 154 times
Tags: lay down, sleep, timing

I had an open rhinoplasty two weeks ago. I think the bone was broken. How long do I have to wait before I start sleeping on the side? And my question about lip lifting. I really want to get that done, but I'm not sure about the risks. Is it true that I can have permanent loss of sensation, cause of scarring? (At least that's what my doctor said...

4 answers to How Long Until I Can Lay on My Side After Open Rhinoplasty?

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After the first week

Every case is different but in general I tell my patients they can sleep on their side after 7 to 10 days assuming they will be careful not to hit the nose against anything.
Andre Aboolian, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty and sleeping

At two weeks your nose should start to become more solid in a sense. However, I would probably try to avoid lying on the side of your face for another week or two.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Sleeping

I recommend sleeping ion your back for the first couple of nioghts. Then you need to get some decent rest. Lip shortening procedures will leave a barely visible scar but, should not decrease sensation
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Sleeping two weeks after rhinoplasty

By two weeks your splint is off, and most we see are already out and about. We can't see any reason why you should not be able to sleep on your side after two weeks. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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