What Should the Patient Watch After Nasal Surgery?

Post Date: 9/15/2022

Rhinoplasty is a surgery performed to both reshape the nose and restore its functionality. Although intense pain usually does not occur after rhinoplasty, the post-operative process may vary from person to person. The type of aesthetic surgery and the success of the surgeon will also be effective in this sense.

Things to Know About the Rhinoplasty Process

First, a patient-doctor consultation is made. After it is confirmed that the patient is a suitable candidate for surgery, the operation is performed on the specified date and time. There are 2 techniques of surgeries, which are mostly performed under general anesthesia, open rhinoplasty or closed rhinoplasty. Which nose surgery will be applied is determined by the surgeon.

Things to Consider After Nose Surgery

As we mentioned earlier, intense pain typically does not occur. Some patients may experience minor pain. This situation relieved with painkillers prescribed by the surgeon. After the rhinoplasty surgery is over, the patient stays in bed for a certain period of time until the effect of anesthesia wears off, so that problems such as dizziness do not occur. In the first days after the surgery, the patient should sleep elevated and keep the head in an upright position as much as possible. It is important to continue to keep the head elevated for about 15-20 days, to avoid tilting the head, and to lie on the back.

After the surgery, patients may experience nasal congestion for a few days and can breathe through the mouth because of this. In order to prevent throat irritation and dryness, the patient should not stay hydrated and should take food supplements in liquid form. The surgeon may make internal dressings and place a splint on the nose, which will stay for about a week.

A small amount of blood and mucus discharge may occur in the first days. To avoid the discomfort of this, the doctor may insert gauze if necessary. The patient should replace these pads. Swelling, bruising and edema may also experience both in and around the nose after surgery. The swelling goes away in about 30 days. Other complications will also fade out over time. The nose structure will reach its final form in about a year.

Besides these, you should also pay attention to the following:

• You should protect your nasal site against harmful sun rays for about 3-4 months. For this, you can use suncreams and hats.
• You should stay away from the pool and the sea in the first months because the humidity and wetness can negatively affect the skin.
• You should stay away from alcohol and cigarettes. The components in harmful substances can delay tissue regeneration and healing.
• After the surgery, you should not do strenuous physical activities until the doctor let you do it.
• You should pay attention while blowing your nose. You should protect your nose from physical effects.

You must eat healthy. You should go to your doctor appointments and follow your surgeon's recommendations. If you pay attention to all these, you can experience a comfortable healing process. If you consider having rhinoplasty surgery, contact us right away to get a free consultancy service from Prof. Dr. Selçuk İnanlı.