Will Sleeping On My Side After Rhinoplasty Affect The Result?

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I'm 3 days post-op and find it very difficult to sleep on my back. I have accidentally slept on my side a couple of times and now I worry that I have damaged the result?

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

In general, I encourage people to sleep with their head elevated for the first 7-10 days after having a rhinoplasty. If you accidentally sleep on your side then it really does not matter.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear BilsonThanks for the question. In general, I advice to my Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty patients to sleep in a position in which their head is elevated with two or three pillows to minimise the swelling and bruises and also it is easier for breathing and they should wait laying 7-10 days. For your case you'd better share your problem about sleeping and I am sure he/she will give you better advice. I wish you all the best.

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