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Every office has postoperative instructions; those instructions play a significant role in the recovery process. You should call the office or ask for a copy of postoperative directions. In more cases it is common to take a regular shower once the cast is detached.
Thanks for the question. After a Rhinoplasty surgery you can take a shower after 3-5 days before the cast off. I wish you all the best.
You will generally have a hard cast on your nose for one week following surgery, and brown paper tape the second week. After the brown paper tape is removed, it is ok to proceed with your normal routine. I hope this helps, and best of luck!
Showering without any rubbing or scrubbing of the nose should be OK after the splint is removed. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
You should ask your surgeon what his or her postoperative guidelines are, but usually it is ok to shower normally after the the splint or cast is removed.