Care after rhinoplasty surgery

Care after rhinoplasty surgery

In this article, we intend to comprehensively describe the care after nose surgery :
  • It is necessary to use a cold compress for at least 24 hours after the surgery to help heal the bruises.
  • Try to avoid laughing and talking a lot for the first few weeks.
  • It is better in the first 48 hours after surgery. Eat mixed food. Follow a soft diet. ( Soft diet means avoiding eating foods that require a lot of chewing. has or is hard. Like apples, carrots and steak )
  • As long as the condition of your nose is not completely stabilized. Try to be in crowded places where it is possible to hit your nose. Do not commute like the subway.
  • When sleeping and resting, it is better for your head to be slightly higher than your body in order to reduce the swelling .
  • If you sneeze, keep your mouth open.
  • From performing heavy activities such as lifting heavy objects. Avoid vigorous or heavy sports for at least six weeks.
  • Avoid smoking.
  • Be careful not to get the glue on your nose wet and use a wet tissue to clean your face.
  • If you have to wear prescription glasses, you can only wear glasses without frames. In addition, it is recommended not to use sunglasses for six to 12 months due to the fact that they are generally heavy .
  • Due to accumulation of nasal secretions and dryness of the nose. After surgery It is possible that your breathing will be a little difficult, so it is necessary to wash the inside of the nose several times a day with washing serum..

 

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As with any surgery, rhinoplasty may occur and cause concern for patients