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Sleeping Position After Rhinoplasty?
Following Rhinoplasty, what position should you sleep in? Also, if you wind up on your back or side during the night, will that affect the development...
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Sleeping on Your Side After Rhinoplasty
I've just had rhinoplasty a few days ago and want to know if I can sleep on the side of my face, albeit at 45 degrees? Because this sleeping directly...
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How to Sleep After Rhinoplasty, Tummy Tuck, and Brazilian Butt Lift?
I am going to have a nose job, tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift on the same day. My doctor assures me that this is safe. How will I rest and sleep?
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Did I Damage my Nose After Rhinoplasty by Lying on It?
Around five months ago I had septoplasty and rhinoplasty to reduce a hump on the bridge of my nose and redefine the tip. Last night, I fell asleep and...
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When is It Safe to Sleep Flat After Rhinoplasty?
I know you should sleep at a 30-45 degree angle immediately after surgery to reduce swelling, but sleeping that way has become painful and I always...
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Could the Way I Sleep Change the Shape of my Nose?
Im 6 weeks after rhinoplasty and have noticed my nose more swollen than previous weeks, also the tip seems to be to the right side more. My nose...
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How Long Until I Can Lay on My Side After Open Rhinoplasty?
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...
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I Just Had Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago, How Soon After Can I Sleep on my Stomach?
So I have been sleeping on my recliner for the past five nights since my surgery and I'm usually someone who sleeps on their stomach. How soon can...
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Blood on Pillow 2 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty
This morning when i woke up there was blood on my pillow and in my left nostril only, this has rarely happened since i udnderwent my rhinoplasty 2...
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Will Sleeping On My Side After Rhinoplasty Affect The Result?
I'm 3 days post-op and find it very difficult to sleep on my back. I have accidentally slept on my side a couple of times and now I worry that I have...
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