What are the common medications prescribed right after rhinoplasty (I'm not a fan & take medicines rarely)?

Thanks for your question! It is totally reasonable to not want to take any extra or unnecessary medications. Some of the common medications prescribed after rhinoplasty include:
1. Antibiotics- The nose is a contaminated place in everyone and there is nothing we can do to fully sterilize it. For more in-depth nasal surgeries, I do prescribe antibiotics to mitigate any risk for infection. The nose is the centerpiece of the face, so any infection in that area could be devastating to the facial appearance. So far I have not had any major adverse reactions to the post operative antibiotics I have been prescribing. 5-7 days.
2. Steroid dose pack - In my practice this is optional and usually reserved for patients who have alot of swelling. In general this is a standard pack of 5 days.
3. Abx OIntment- This is just a topical ointment used for incisions usually 3-7 days after surgery
4. Arnica Montana - This is an herbal supplement that you can find over the counter to help reduce swelling. Can take from 1 week prior to surgery to several weeks after surgery.
5. Pain medications: A low level narcotic is usually required for 3-5 days after surgery. This may also vary if there are osteotomies. In general most of my patients are off narcotics by day 3 and switch to tylenol and or Ibuprofen.
Hopes this helps!
Dr. Ortlip

Hello and thank you for your question. After the surgery, I prescribe my patients an antibiotic called Augmentin and a painkiller called Arveles. These medications are taken for 5 days. Antibiotic is prescribed to prevent infection and painkiller also helps with the swelling as much as the pain. This is a standard procedure for every surgery. Please make sure not to take any blood thinning medication such as aspirin before and after your surgery. You should only take the medication your surgeon prescribes you. Good luck.