What Aftercare Will I be Provided With After Rhinoplasty Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by tng27 in Tennessee
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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There is a particular date I have in mind for this surgery. Unfortunately, due to where I am having it (out of town) and the day, etc. I am having problems with finding someone to stay with me right afterward. My friend can stay at the hospital during the surgery and can bring me home afterward but she has to get back to work. Until she gets off work that evening, could a nurses aid stay with me for a few hours and would that be an additional cost to me?? If not, are there any suggestions?

9 answers to What Aftercare Will I be Provided With After Rhinoplasty Surgery?

Aftercare after rhinoplasty.

These questions should be put to your surgeon who knows exactly what he is doing and your recovery. There3 is normally a charge for a nurse or facility.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty aftercare.

If you have had sedation or general anesthesia, you will be required to have someone stay with you for the evening after surgery (even if surgery was first thing in the morning). This may seem unnecessary if you are doing well, but what if you get up too fast, strain in the restroom, or have a little bleeding episode that causes you to faint or pass out? What if you hit your head on the way to the floor? How about an unanticipated allergic reaction to one of your medicines? You... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Aftercare?

Thank you for the question. Generally, postoperative care facilities and/or private nursing can be arranged for patients. Ask your chosen surgeon about options available through his/her office. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Aftercare

If a patient has any form of general anesthesia in my clinic they cannot be alone the afternoon or evening after surgery. Ask your surgeon about your anesthesia and what they recommend. A nurse or aftercare facility can be arranged, usually at your expense.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty After Care

The requirement in my practice for patients undergoing surgery is to have a responsible adult with the patient overnight after the surgery. If a friend or relative cannot be with the patient, my practice arrranges for a Nurse to be with present (at the patient's expense). The purpose of the this rule is primarily to allow for communication between the patient and my office should any problems occur and. Oftentimes, a patient will not have the clarity required... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Rhinoplasty after care

I think it is a good idea to have someone stay with you at least the first 24 hours if not more to make sure you are okay.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

One Should Gave Someone To Stay With Them The First Night After Rhinoplasty Surgery

For the first night after rhinoplasty surgery, particularly if osteotomies and/or septal and turbinate surgery are involved, it is prudent to have some to stay with you for the first night. If you do not have someone, your plastic surgeon's office can usually make arrangements for a caretaker for the first night forf an additional cost.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Nursing Aftercare During First Day Following Rhinoplasty

Hi Tenn Girl, Your rhinoplasty surgeon's office should be able to make arrangemnets for a nurse to stay with you for a few hours after your surgery for a small additional cost. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty aftercare

Rhinoplasty aftercare can be varied depending on how your procedure is performed. Most patients do not require a nurse or aide to help them as you have full mobility. Swelling and bruising are the main issues after surgery which can be easily managed with ice compresses. I don't use packing or splints inside the nose to improve patient comfort as those are what bother most after surgery.