Can I drink from a straw after Rhinoplasty?

Question

I had a rhinoseptoplasty 5 days ago, and in order not to bump my nose drinking, I'v easily used a straw up to now, but I'v just read that many doctors say to avoid it, while other doctors as well say it's perfectly , what's the truth?If it's wrong, does that mean it could affect the shape of my nose?i'm a bit worried, thanks

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear ficullen, Whether you drink with a straw or not, it shouldn't effect your surgical outcome. We do recommend limited movement of your mouth, so minimal talking/laughing and cutting food into bite size pieces.. Whatever works for you should be fine! Good luck!

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

You can eat or drink pretty much anything. Whether not you use a straw will have no effect on the final outcome.

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Hello. It doesn't matter what you use to eat or drink, so long as you do not touch your nose or your cast/dressing.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You can drink with a straw, with a cup, just as long as you do not bump your nose ( with the cup) in the process.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

It is safe to drink from a straw after rhinoplsaty; however, using a straw after rhinoplasty can feel strange as the upper lip sometimes feels temporarily different.Best of luck with your recovery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

As long as you don't bump your nose, it doesn't matter what you eat or drink.  Drinking out of a straw is fine.

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Can I drink from a straw after Rhinoplasty?

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