Rhinoplasty and tonsillectomy tomorrow, any recommendations for post op care?

Dear sock13 in Santa Monica:

Sorry this may be a little late but maybe not. The best single thing for someone getting
rhinoplasty and tonsillectomy is probably very strong, very cold iced tea. After rhinoplasty there is often some
soreness of the throat because of the anesthetic tube and maneuvers used to
keep you safely asleep, and you probably will have a little bit of discomfort
from your tonsillectomy. The ice tea has
been used very successfully by ear, nose, and throat/head and neck surgeons for
post tonsillectomy patients forever. Be
sure to use decaffeinated tea and make sure it is “black tea,” not herbal. No additives other than sugar. Very cold and very, very strong. It really should look “black.” This should help. As far as vitamins and other supplements,
check with your doctor. All other issues
of postoperative care should be pretty routine per the doctor’s written
instructions. Best wishes,

Robert
Kotler, MD, FACS

Over
4,500 nasal procedures performed

Hi Sock,You should have all of this information from your operating surgeon.  Good luck and be well, wishing you a rapid recovery.Dr. P

Thank you for your question. Please consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon before and after your tonsillectomy, Rhinoplasty, and deviated septum correction. In addition to the advice your surgeon provides, I recommend that you avoid activities that raise your blood pressure because it is very important that you minimize your swelling. Utilize ice compresses folded into an inverted 'V' configuration to fit into your nose and change every ten minutes for maximum results. A drip pad is also commonly applied after surgery to collect any drainage from the nose. Best wishes,