How Long Until I Can Lay on My Side After Open Rhinoplasty?

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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 about lip lifting. I really want to get that done, but I'm not sure about the risks. Is it true that I can have permanent loss of sensation, cause of scarring? (At least that's what my doctor said...

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear simply meThanks for the question. In general, I advice to my Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty patients to sleep in a position in which their head is elevated with two or three pillows to minimise the swelling and bruises and also it is easier for breathing and they should wait laying 7-10 days. For your case you'd better share your problem about sleeping and I am sure he/she will give you better advice. I wish you all the best.

Andre Aboolian, MD · Answer

Every case is different but in general I tell my patients they can sleep on their side after 7 to 10 days assuming they will be careful not to hit the nose against anything.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At two weeks your nose should start to become more solid in a sense.  However, I would probably try to avoid lying on the side of your face for another week or two.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

I recommend sleeping ion your back for the first couple of nioghts. Then you need to get some decent rest. Lip shortening procedures will leave a barely visible scar but, should not decrease sensation

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

By two weeks your splint is off, and most we see are already out and about. We can't see any reason why you should not be able to sleep on your side after two weeks.
	Best of luck,
	peterejohnsonmd

How Long Until I Can Lay on My Side After Open Rhinoplasty?

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