Following Rhinoplasty, what position should you sleep in? Also, if you wind up on your back or side during the night, will that affect the development of your nose adversely and alter the results if even slightly?
May 20, 2021
Answer: Sleeping position after rhinoplasty: What you need to know Thank you for your question. I recommend that my rhinoplasty patients sleep in their backs with their heads elevated for the first few weeks after surgery. Elevation helps to alleviate the post-surgery swelling that is common after nose surgery, while sleeping on the back prevents undue pressure on the nose that could impact your outcome. You will likely only need to elevate your head for a couple of weeks, but I usually advise patients to maintain the back sleeping position for up to six weeks to give the nose ample time to heal. Also, make sure you are working with a very experienced, knowledgeable, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to ensure the best possible outcome from your procedure.
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May 20, 2021
Answer: Sleeping position after rhinoplasty: What you need to know Thank you for your question. I recommend that my rhinoplasty patients sleep in their backs with their heads elevated for the first few weeks after surgery. Elevation helps to alleviate the post-surgery swelling that is common after nose surgery, while sleeping on the back prevents undue pressure on the nose that could impact your outcome. You will likely only need to elevate your head for a couple of weeks, but I usually advise patients to maintain the back sleeping position for up to six weeks to give the nose ample time to heal. Also, make sure you are working with a very experienced, knowledgeable, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to ensure the best possible outcome from your procedure.
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January 14, 2020
Answer: Sleeping position post Rhinoplasty Depending on surgery techniques different surgeons may recommend different positions, it is always best to seek the advice of your treating doctor.
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January 14, 2020
Answer: Sleeping position post Rhinoplasty Depending on surgery techniques different surgeons may recommend different positions, it is always best to seek the advice of your treating doctor.
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November 6, 2018
Answer: Sleeping position after rhinoplasty Thank you for the great question. Sleeping with your head elevated, on your back, helps the swelling to go down a little quicker and more evenly. If you imagine laying flat for 7-8 hours a day (i.e., during sleep), the tissue fluid will take longer to make its way out of the nose. Sleeping on your side could, theoretically, lead to asymmetries in the swelling and healing. While this would almost certainly resolve over a long enough period of time, in the interim it could be problematic an aesthetically displeasing. Sleeping position and activity restrictions are by far the issues patients struggle with the most. But if you have committed to the surgery and want the best result possible, it is certainly worth it. Take care and best of luck!
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November 6, 2018
Answer: Sleeping position after rhinoplasty Thank you for the great question. Sleeping with your head elevated, on your back, helps the swelling to go down a little quicker and more evenly. If you imagine laying flat for 7-8 hours a day (i.e., during sleep), the tissue fluid will take longer to make its way out of the nose. Sleeping on your side could, theoretically, lead to asymmetries in the swelling and healing. While this would almost certainly resolve over a long enough period of time, in the interim it could be problematic an aesthetically displeasing. Sleeping position and activity restrictions are by far the issues patients struggle with the most. But if you have committed to the surgery and want the best result possible, it is certainly worth it. Take care and best of luck!
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