My recovery revision rhinoplasty

I am writing this review so people considering this procedure ill have some information about what recovery is like.

I realize this is how I experienced this; and everone has a different pain tolerance, etc...

Ok her we go! I finally (after 3 years of research) decided to move forward with my revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Umang Mehta; one of the most talented, experienced rhinoplasty surgeons n the bay area, CA.

Day 0: Home from surgery April 1st 2021: no pain yet; just really horrible post nasal drip and sore throat; nothing seems to help:(

Day 1: Cried a few times, moderate pain despite taking extra strength Tylenol every 4 hours. Have not slept at all. Caved in and took the oxycodone (I hesitated because I get nauseated easily and did not want to vomit). This was an emotional day... my entire face hurts; have. Severe eyeball headache and my upper teeth really hurt; eyes re swelling and are hard to keep them open. All I want is soup, this helps my sore throat. Again not much sleep.

Day 2: Really over the constant eyeball head ache and tooth pain; even oxycodone is not helping. The nasal saline lushes (5-6 times per day) are helping the post nasal drip. Bleeding has stopped so I don't need the drip pad under my nose.

Nasal stents inside my nostrils are really uncomfortable:( Got about 5 hours of sleep.

Day 3: Finally feeling a little better; less constant pain; just intermittent. Eyeball headache still present Still taking Tylenol and oxycodone regularly. Post nasal drip is much better. Still only want soup.

Slept 6 hours

Day 4: Dr. Mehta offers to take my internal stents out today (early); I was sooo happy about this. I couldn't tolerate the oral antibiotic and he id not want me to get a sinus infection.

Got the stents out; it was panful and alot of odd pressure when the nurse pulled them out. But so much happier; and I can breath better already!!!

Slept like a baby:) Starting to feel glad I went through with this.

Day 5: Best day so far. Now sutures are painful occasionally.. like this stabbing/bee sting kind of pain. Nose tip tickles/tingles and splint (external) is itchy!!!! Feel up to some light gardening and out to dinner:) I get my external splint off tomorrow!!!

Can't wait! Will update more later.

Sorry I put photos in a separate review. So you can see the passage of time.
Feel free to ask me any questions.
Just some other things to expect that you may not think of.
Finding a comfortable way to ice your eyes is difficult. What worked best for me was a soft small washcloth I put in the freezer. Also dipping a square gauze in water a freezing several and placing over each eyeball.
You will not be able to open you mouth very wide; so sticking to soup is best at first. And drinking from a straw is best for me.
Hope this helps!!