After Care Advice for Rhinoplasty?

Once your nasal splint has been removed (usually 5-7) days, there is not much after care. For the first three weeks the bones are not completely stabilized and you should avoid any contact sport. After that you can resume your sports and activities. You will notice some redness and swelling after rhinoplasty especially after exercise or exposure to sun or consuming too much salt. You can also get acne breakouts on the nose. All these are temporary and resolve on their own. If it is taking too long, then you can use certain acne medications for quick relief. The healing process of the nose can go on for one whole year. Fortuantely, after the first month you really don't have to do much except protect it from sun exposure.
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Rhinoplasty surgery is frequently accompanied by the development of scar tissue.  This scar tissue may occur in several locations including external incisions, the subcutaneous tissue and the internal nasal cavity.  Excess scar tissue can result in impairment of nasal function and alterations in nasal aesthetics.

            Scar formation in the vast majority of patients is normal to some degree.  It typically responds to conservative management including massage and tincture of time.  In rare situations, more aggressive treatments may be necessary.  This may require surgical scar revision or steroid injection.

            Major interventions for scarring shouldn’t be undertaken for at least one year following rhinoplasty surgery.  During this period, scar tissue gradually softens and swelling slowly resolves.  In many cases areas of concern will have total resolution without intervention. 

If you have concerns about scarring following rhinoplasty, make sure you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.  Your surgeon will be able to recommend the appropriate course of action to ensure the best possible result from rhinoplasty surgery.  

Thank yu for your question. Healing varies from person to person but following the advice from Dr. Patel, such as keeping your head elevated,  may shorten the recovery time.  There will be bruising around your eyes and cheeks which should resolve within a few days of the procedure. Minor bleeding is not uncommon. Discoloration will resolve after one week and the swelling should go down within several weeks. Once your Nose Job is complete, you can expect to go return to normal daily activities within 7 to 10 days. Exercise should be put on hold for a few weeks so the bones and cartilage have a chance to heal properly. The sensitivity of your nose from the procedure should ease within several weeks. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago 

Care of rhinoplasty surgery is actually pretty easy. It generally does not hurt like what you're afraid of. It feels more like a stuffy swelling or sinus congestion. The key to care is .... elevation and ice. Ice, ice, and more ice. The more you ice down the less bruising and swelling you will have. Elevate your head to reduce swelling too. I also am a believer in sing Arnica Montana. This is a homeopathic preparation that seemss to really help reduce bruising and swelling. Above all ele though, always listen to your own surgeon nd you should do just fine.

 Ice will decrease the amount of swelling and potential scar build up. Don't get the nose sunburned or traumatized. There is nothing else to do unless you want to waste money on marketed products with no evidence to support their claims.