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Whether or not you also had rhinoplasty or other nasal or sinus surgery, the rationale for sleeping at a moderately upright position, 30 degree elevation from flat, is that it allow blood and other fluids that might accumulate to drain forward and exit the nose. The little dressing placed under the nostril is there to " catch" the drainage. Better to come out, rather than stay in because if the blood cannot exit, it will seep further into the tissues surrounding the nose and increase the bruising under the skin. Bruising is blood that traveled away from the nose, partly due to a lack of exit. Also, if flat on your back that first night, the veins tend to fill and that also can translate to increased swelling and bruising. One night is not bad. -Robert Kotler,MD, FACS
It’s not uncommon for patients to develop nasal congestion following septoplasty surgery.This problem is usually secondary to nasal mucosal swelling, crusting and scabbing within the nasal airway.This combination can result in nasal airway obstruction and post-operative discomfort.When this s...
Probably not a good idea. Usually patients wait until they have completed their boxing career before nasal surgery. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Yes, the cartilage has memory and can attempt to revert to its original position. This usually takes more than a few days, however. Your view of the nose may be distorted by the way the swelling is beginning to go down Definitely consult with your surgeon who can assess the result.
