What Medication is Prescribed After Rhinoplasty?

For rhinoplasty, I do prescribe prescription pain medication which patients generally take for only one or two days. I do not like to prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Advil or Aleve until at leasts two days postop because they can cause bleeding. I do not prescribe antibiotics for a cosmetic rhinoplasty but do so if a cartilage graft or septoplasty is involved. Every plastic surgeon has his own regimen for pain management so you should feel free to discuss your concerns about postop pain with your doctor.

The medications prescribed for the postoperative period for a rhinoplasty varies among physicians. At minimum, most will presecribe an antibiotic and pain medication. Some will add medications to help decrease bruising and swelling.