Can Diuretic Pills and Cold Sprays Relieve Rhinoplasty Swelling?

June 25, 2009
Asked By:May london in London, england

I came across some tablets called Aqua Ban that are intended for pre-menstrual water retention. They promise to get rid of excess fluids all over the body. What can such pills do for the nasal tip after surgery (I refer to the entire class of diuretics, not just the ones named above)? Also, there are some sprays that freeze the body when used and some claim to reduce swelling. Given that ice packs are too heavy to place on the nose soon after Rhinoplasty surgery and may deform it, can these sprays be used as alternatively? Thank you in advance.

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June 26, 2009

Answer: I don't recommend these. Follow your surgeon's advice.

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Answer: I don't recommend these. Follow your surgeon's advice.

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June 26, 2009

Answer: Avoid duretics and cold sprays after rhinoplasty.

June 26, 2009

Answer: Avoid duretics and cold sprays after rhinoplasty.