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How Can I Help Reduce Columella & Tip Swelling Post Rhinoplasty?

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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.

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