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I have found that patients should avoid blowing their nose for the first two weeks following Rhinoplasty surgery. If you must sneeze,do it with an open mouth in order to minimize the irritation to the healingnasal tissues.Following surgery,ice compresses are used for the first two to three days. Ice packs should not be used as they are tooheavy and do not get into the creases of the face. A better option is to use washcloths thathave been soaked in ice water. These canthen be folded into an inverted ‘V’ configuration and fit right into the areathat needs the ice pack. They can beeasily draped over the nose and contour over these areas.Ideally the ice packs should be changed everyten minutes for maximum results. A drip pad, ormustache dressing, is also commonly applied after surgery.I suggest you review your recovery guidelines with your board certified facial plastic surgeon - a credential that ensures patients receive the highest quality knowledge, treatment, care and skill available.
Caution! Flonase is a steroid and can delay mucosal healing. Your surgeon must help you with this decision
Hello and thank you for your question. It is very normal to be swollen at 1 month postoperative. The dorsal aspect of the bridge of the nose will usually decrease earlier than the nasal tip swelling. Nasal tip swelling can sometimes take 6-12 months to fully resolve. I advise patients...
Will weight-loss affect results of rhinoplasty? No!I have seen weight fluctuations in my patients over the past 35 years although the rest of the face changes the nose will not other than aging.
That should be possible. Rhinoplasty to address the size and shape of your nose should help you address your concerns. You have to understand that there is no such thing as the “perfect” nose. As rhinoplasty surgeons, we are able to improve the structure and function of the nose to address spe...
