How common are NSAIDs prescribed post-revision rhinoplasty?

I usually have my patients refrain from using NSAIDs for about 10 days after rhinoplasty surgery. This is due to the blood thinning effect they have.

If your surgeon prescribed it I would continue with the medication as instructed. It may help a little bit with the swelling. To help with the postoperative swelling even more I recommend patients follow a low sodium (less than 1500 mg) diet. This and the tincture of time will help the most.

NSAIDs are probably safe a week after rhinoplasty although I ask my patients to avoid them for 2 weeks.  A short course of steroids is also a good option to reduce swelling.

Personally, I prefer to avoid NSAID use within two weeks after surgery due to an increased risk of bleeding. However, the surgery you had may have a low risk for bleeding and NSAID use may be just fine. Of course, NSAIDS are never a good idea if you have definite medical contraindications such as a bleeding ulcer or renal failure).

NSAIDS will help decrease swelling somewhat, but the long-term best solution for reducing swelling is time. Be patient. After revision nasal surgery in can take years for all swelling to subside.