Post-rhinoplasty care
Post-rhinoplasty care : A first week visit is required to remove the splint. Also, a slight correction may be needed in this session.
In the open method, swelling of the tip of the nose is longer than in the closed method, and in both methods, corticosteroid injection may be required..
The final results of the operation will be obtained after six months to two years. For this reason, the earliest time to decide on possible corrective surgery is six months after surgery (except in rare cases).
The amount of swelling may increase up to three days, which is normal. However, in case of significant pain, call.
The amount of swelling is variable and is more in the morning, which is minimized by keeping the head elevated while resting.
Salt consumption should be reduced to a minimum for 10 days.
Take your medication to the end.
Smoking for a few weeks after the operation causes a delay in recovery and increases complications.
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Up to three days cold compress on the face and on the graft donor site (If there are)Then the warm compress accelerates the absorption of bruises and swelling. The pain reaches its maximum intensity for three days and then decreases, during this period, the use of painkillers will be the answer.
To reduce facial swelling, keep your head elevated while resting.
Avoid heavy lifting and bending for a few weeks.
In case of non-observance of the above, there is a possibility of long-term swelling.
Slight facial bruising is normal.
fresh pineapple (Not its compote) It contains bromelain and vitamin C, which is effective in accelerating the absorption of bruises and swelling, and the more it is consumed, the better..
Consuming fruits, fish, shrimp and omega 3 are recommended in abundance.
Bleeding is normal for a few days. But in case of clear and significant bleeding, it should be reported (This possibility exists up to two weeks after the operation).
Visit on the third day to remove the tampon (If there are) And a nasal cannula is required.
Dr Behnam khorami
Isfahan nose surgeon
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