Do you really need to take medication after Rhinoplasty ?

You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon prior to surgery. While some medications are strongly recommended, others may be completely optional.  Also certain medicines can be easily substituted for your convenience/comfort.  Your breathing should be improved overall by rhinoplasty.  I usually combine rhinoplasty with septoplasty and functional maneuvers to insure my patients not only look great but have a nose that functions well.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Some patients take Tylenol after surgery, but it really depends on your pain tolerance.   Make sure you specifically
look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this
surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The
most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I
recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon
who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

In our practice, we give patient's pain pills and antinausea medications.  Some patients also require antibiotics.  Always best to check with your operative surgeon.