After i get my surgery will i be able to drive to pick up my kids from school? also how long will it take for my nose to recover and heal? when will i be able to go to a party and look normal?
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery Hello! I tell my patients to plan for one week of downtime. If you need narcotics, you should not be driving and you don't want to be in pain because planning was not appropriate! Most patients look good when the cast comes off at one week but bruising and swelling can persist for a couple weeks. I would recommend 3-4 weeks before big social events, just in case. good luck!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery Hello! I tell my patients to plan for one week of downtime. If you need narcotics, you should not be driving and you don't want to be in pain because planning was not appropriate! Most patients look good when the cast comes off at one week but bruising and swelling can persist for a couple weeks. I would recommend 3-4 weeks before big social events, just in case. good luck!
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November 1, 2016
Answer: We typically recommend house rest for the first week following rhinoplasty surgery. You may require help picking up your kids from school during the first week postoperative rhinoplasty surgery. With artful concealer, most patients may resume normal social activities around one week postoperative, and unrestricted physical activity may be resumed 21 days postoperative. The complete healing process is a year or longer. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph
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November 1, 2016
Answer: We typically recommend house rest for the first week following rhinoplasty surgery. You may require help picking up your kids from school during the first week postoperative rhinoplasty surgery. With artful concealer, most patients may resume normal social activities around one week postoperative, and unrestricted physical activity may be resumed 21 days postoperative. The complete healing process is a year or longer. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I advise patients to take off one week from work after surgery. Bruising should be resolved by one week. Make sure you specifically look at before and after
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I advise patients to take off one week from work after surgery. Bruising should be resolved by one week. Make sure you specifically look at before and after
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Answer: Recovery from Rhinoplasty Recovery after rhinoplasty varies between individuals. After rhinoplasty it is possible to have some swelling around your eyes. It this occurs and your field of vision is slightly decreased due to the swelling please do not drive or perform hazardous activities until this swelling is reduced. This is uncommon but as it can occur please consider the possibility.
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Answer: Recovery from Rhinoplasty Recovery after rhinoplasty varies between individuals. After rhinoplasty it is possible to have some swelling around your eyes. It this occurs and your field of vision is slightly decreased due to the swelling please do not drive or perform hazardous activities until this swelling is reduced. This is uncommon but as it can occur please consider the possibility.
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November 2, 2016
Answer: Activity Restrictions after Rhinoplasty Dear Lynzz1,After rhinoplasty surgery, you will have some activity restrictions. You may not drive if you have taken narcotic pain medication in the 24 hours prior. You should not lift or carry anything more than 10 pounds for 2 weeks. You should avoid certain medications and alcohol, and take certain vitamins and herbs to reduce swelling and bruising, and to enhance healing. Your surgeon should have addressed all of this with you. As for healing...the cast will be removed after seven days. You can go to a party after that and look good. But, your nose will still be swollen because the initial phase of healing will take 3 weeks. Your nose will continue to become more defined and refined over the course of one entire year. Best,Dr. Michelle Yagoda
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November 2, 2016
Answer: Activity Restrictions after Rhinoplasty Dear Lynzz1,After rhinoplasty surgery, you will have some activity restrictions. You may not drive if you have taken narcotic pain medication in the 24 hours prior. You should not lift or carry anything more than 10 pounds for 2 weeks. You should avoid certain medications and alcohol, and take certain vitamins and herbs to reduce swelling and bruising, and to enhance healing. Your surgeon should have addressed all of this with you. As for healing...the cast will be removed after seven days. You can go to a party after that and look good. But, your nose will still be swollen because the initial phase of healing will take 3 weeks. Your nose will continue to become more defined and refined over the course of one entire year. Best,Dr. Michelle Yagoda
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