While I know the healing process takes months, especially for open procedures such as mine, I would like to know if there is anything I can do to assist the healing. I had a 5 hour surgery, septorhinoplasty. I had a deviated septum, enlarged turbinate & dorsal hump fixed, as well as grafts to the tip. Should I still be sleeping upright 4 weeks post op? Will this help? Will reducing sodium help? Thank you in advance.
Answer: Rhinoplasty tip swelling.
It takes 6-12 months for the swelling to go down and doing the things you mentioned will make little difference. Only time--be patient and the swelling will go away.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty tip swelling.
It takes 6-12 months for the swelling to go down and doing the things you mentioned will make little difference. Only time--be patient and the swelling will go away.
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Answer: How to reduce swelling after septorhinoplasty In most cases, there is not much that will reduce swelling other than patience and more time. Keeping the head elevated may help with swelling somewhat, but for mild swelling a month or two after surgery, this is going to make a minimal amount of difference. Keep in mind that the nose can take a full year to see the final results after a rhinoplasty. Be sure to discuss any post-surgical concerns with your surgeon. All the best,
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Answer: How to reduce swelling after septorhinoplasty In most cases, there is not much that will reduce swelling other than patience and more time. Keeping the head elevated may help with swelling somewhat, but for mild swelling a month or two after surgery, this is going to make a minimal amount of difference. Keep in mind that the nose can take a full year to see the final results after a rhinoplasty. Be sure to discuss any post-surgical concerns with your surgeon. All the best,
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December 23, 2015
Answer: A few tips to reduce swelling... It’s not unusual for patients undergoing rhinoplasty to have prolonged swelling.Several factors, including the use of open rhinoplasty, fracture of the nasal bones, thickness of the nasal skin, and a previous rhinoplasty have been associated with lengthened swelling.Most patients will note significant swelling for about two weeks following surgery.After two weeks, most patients are comfortable resuming their normal lives and going out in public.Swelling will persist in most patients for at least one year following surgery with the nasal tip being the last site to experience resolution.In the immediate post-operative period, nasal splints, elevation of the head, low salt diet, ice and rarely steroids can be used to minimize swelling.
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December 23, 2015
Answer: A few tips to reduce swelling... It’s not unusual for patients undergoing rhinoplasty to have prolonged swelling.Several factors, including the use of open rhinoplasty, fracture of the nasal bones, thickness of the nasal skin, and a previous rhinoplasty have been associated with lengthened swelling.Most patients will note significant swelling for about two weeks following surgery.After two weeks, most patients are comfortable resuming their normal lives and going out in public.Swelling will persist in most patients for at least one year following surgery with the nasal tip being the last site to experience resolution.In the immediate post-operative period, nasal splints, elevation of the head, low salt diet, ice and rarely steroids can be used to minimize swelling.
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January 8, 2017
Answer: Tip swelling following rhinoplasty.
As you have mentioned, one of the drawbacks of open rhinoplasty is prolonged swelling of the nasal tip. In the early postop period, several measures are used by surgeons such as sleeping with the head elevated, cold compresses and oral steroids in order to try and minimize the swelling. After the first 1 to 2 weeks, these measures do not provide any measurable benefit and it becomes a matter of time to allow for the normal healing processes to proceed. Steroid injections can be used for isolated areas of prominence starting at 3 to 4 weeks but are not without risk such as dermal atrophy which can result in permanent contour deficiencies. They should be used with caution.
Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.
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January 8, 2017
Answer: Tip swelling following rhinoplasty.
As you have mentioned, one of the drawbacks of open rhinoplasty is prolonged swelling of the nasal tip. In the early postop period, several measures are used by surgeons such as sleeping with the head elevated, cold compresses and oral steroids in order to try and minimize the swelling. After the first 1 to 2 weeks, these measures do not provide any measurable benefit and it becomes a matter of time to allow for the normal healing processes to proceed. Steroid injections can be used for isolated areas of prominence starting at 3 to 4 weeks but are not without risk such as dermal atrophy which can result in permanent contour deficiencies. They should be used with caution.
Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.
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April 21, 2012
Answer: Swelling after open rhinoplasty
The swelling is still going to take some time to go down after your rhinoplasty. At this point, sleeping position or dietary changes will not make much difference.
Sometimes, injecting a small amount of steroids into the swollen regions can help the swelling to resolve faster, particularly if you have thick skin.
Talk to your surgeon to see if that might be an option for you. Otherwise, hang in there and give it time.
Best wishes,
-Dr. Jamil Asaria, FACE Cosmetic Surgery, Toronto
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April 21, 2012
Answer: Swelling after open rhinoplasty
The swelling is still going to take some time to go down after your rhinoplasty. At this point, sleeping position or dietary changes will not make much difference.
Sometimes, injecting a small amount of steroids into the swollen regions can help the swelling to resolve faster, particularly if you have thick skin.
Talk to your surgeon to see if that might be an option for you. Otherwise, hang in there and give it time.
Best wishes,
-Dr. Jamil Asaria, FACE Cosmetic Surgery, Toronto
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