Postoperative period of rhinoplasty: what is possible and what is not? Rehabilitation period after rhinoplasty Recovery after rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult operations in aesthetic medicine.

According to official statistics, complications after it occur in 7-13% of patients. They can be associated with both the negligence of the surgeon and the neglect of rehabilitation standards on the part of the patient.

In this material, I covered in detail the stages of rehabilitation and gave basic recommendations for protecting patients from side effects.

Recovery “after” depends on what is done “during” the operation.

Important There is no difference between closed and open rhinoplasty in terms of recovery!

When performing an operation using a closed technique, the skin of the nose is also peeled off from the soft tissues, and the same capillaries and vessels are also cut. If we are talking about rehabilitation, then here are clear examples of patients immediately after the removal of the cast.

As you can see, there is no difference between recovery after open and closed rhinoplasty.

Bruises and hematomas during surgery - what will the anesthesiologist say?

Many patients are afraid of bruising, swelling of the nose and around the eyes. Primary edema develops during surgical manipulations during surgery. If it is significant, it prevents the doctor from working efficiently and thoroughly with cartilage and soft tissues. Added to this is bleeding. The manifestation of these processes depends on the anesthesiologist, and not on the surgeon! During the operation and immediately before it, the anesthesiologist administers adrenaline-based drugs that cause transient vascular spasm.

A “dry surgical field” is an ideal option for a surgeon to consistently and correctly achieve the goals and objectives planned before rhinoplasty. And this is the merit of an intelligent anesthesiologist, working with whom is real luck.

Now remember how many times you heard about this from surgeons during consultations or read about it on the websites of different clinics? Good surgeons take pride in their team. The bad ones save on it.

The role of the plastic surgeon

During operations on the face, I use special medications to stop the development of edema. This step contributes to faster postoperative neutralization of congestion.

Important! The best way to protect yourself from complications is to choose not even a surgeon, but his team - an experienced and competent anesthesiologist, rehabilitation specialists and junior medical staff!

The duration and complexity of rehabilitation greatly depends on the algorithm of the doctor’s actions during the intervention.

Immediately after surgery

The nose itself at the end of the operation looks like this:

It looks creepy, but this blue-violet color disappears within 2-3 days, the patient does not see it - everything is hidden by a fixing bandage!

Any work of a plastic surgeon entails the formation of hematomas (the common name is bruises). Surgeons using outdated rafter techniques leave extensive blue-violet marks on patients' faces, localized not only on the nose, but also around the eyes. I perform rhinoplasty using modern and advanced technologies, so my patients are not afraid of their reflection in the mirror after surgery - There are no bruises around the eyes immediately after surgery! The exception is those cases when a person has increased fragility of blood vessels. In this situation, I recommend taking medications in advance that increase their elasticity and strength.

By the time the plaster cast is removed from the “new” nose, the cyanosis has already disappeared and the nose itself acquires its natural color. But hematomas under the eyes may last a little longer. Therefore, I advise you to undergo a series of special procedures to speed up the rehabilitation period (more on this below).

First 3 days

For the first three days, you will be able to breathe mainly through your mouth, because there will be special splints in the nasal passages, which, although they allow you to breathe, make this process difficult. They stop bleeding and maintain shape. Under no circumstances should you remove them yourself!

The first 7-10 days and subsequent period

During the first 10 days, a splint is placed on the nose - a special plaster cast or metal pad that restrains swelling and fixes the new shape.

After removing the bandage, the swelling intensifies. The main temporary problem will be difficulty breathing. There is no cause for concern: the swelling will go down and breathing will be restored. Swelling in deeper tissues takes quite a long time to subside, so a stabilized result can be assessed no earlier than after a year.

After plastic surgery, keep in constant contact with me and my assistants: 1-2 consultations in the first week, once after removing the plaster and scheduled examinations throughout the year.

Global (residual) edema

Swelling after rhinoplasty is a sore subject. It is known that they disappear from 4 to 12 months, depending on the individual characteristics of the body. The final result of the operation can be assessed only after the complete disappearance of congestion. Visually, they appear exclusively on the nose itself - it seems to you that the nose is a little swollen, sometimes it seems that the tip of the nose protrudes strongly and is itself larger than necessary.

The nose will take its final shape 8-12 months after the date of surgery. There is no need to knead it, massage it or soak it; swelling is a natural physiological process that we cannot speed up, unlike the disappearance of bruises.

Once again about the scar with the open technique

The topic of scars after open and closed rhinoplasty still causes heated debate in the professional and consumer environment.

Some surgeons have developed a special “fashion” - to promote closed rhinoplasty under the auspices of the absence of any traces of intervention. There is no point in arguing with the last factor - closed rhinoplasty really does not leave the slightest scar on the outer nose. But is this price too high for the fact that your nose will hardly change?

Please note that With closed rhinoplasty, the surgeon has extremely limited options for correction, so it won’t be possible to change your nose radically. For example, if we are talking about a hump, it will decrease by a maximum of 1.5-2 mm. It is not at all customary to operate on the tip of the nose with a closed approach - the work is too scrupulous, delicate and “jewelry” to be performed virtually blindly. To these shortcomings is added another important nuance - the number of surgeons who really know how to work in a closed technique can be counted on one hand.

After open rhinoplasty, in which I and the vast majority of my colleagues in Russia and the West work, a suture remains across the columella. By the time the plaster is removed it looks like this:

After posting this photo on Instagram, I received a lot of questions along the lines of “Where is the tripe?” from subscribers. The secret is that it is really difficult to notice a scar after an open rhinoplasty performed by a professional surgeon with the naked eye. And if within 10-14 days it is still visible in the form of a thin pinkish stripe, then after a month it completely merges with the surrounding skin in shade, structure and relief.

I have not met a single person who has dealt with a columella scar using laser resurfacing. Just because after 3-6 months, my patients themselves find it difficult to show where it was located.

Of course, there are exceptions here too. Surgeons who have poorly mastered the university or institute program make incisions and sutures carelessly, and therefore the wounds scar accordingly. They undertake to perform surgery on those who suffer from keloidosis. I think it is beneficial for them to promote exclusively closed rhinoplasty.

Rehabilitation after rhinoplasty can vary depending on the operation. For example, with a minor correction, the consequences of the surgeon’s work will be insignificant. In the case of complex rhinoplasty, when the entire surface of the face is affected, rehabilitation will last longer.

Duration

Recovery after rhinoplasty can take two to six months. The main factors influencing the duration are the method, complexity and quality of the operation performed.

Changes occur approximately every week. After the first week the swelling subsides, after two weeks you can use cosmetics, after a month all traces of the operation disappear.

Rehabilitation in the early postoperative period

After rhinoplasty is completed, the patient begins to wake up from anesthesia. The sleep effect is most often used, so the complexity of this part depends on the correct choice and calculation of medications. To minimize discomfort after surgery, the patient is prescribed premedication.

At this point in rehabilitation, a number of symptoms are observed:

Dizziness .
Nausea.
Weakness.
Constant desire sleep.

The above symptoms will go away immediately after the drugs wear off. To avoid irritation and inflammation and to prevent high fever, a number of antibiotics are usually taken after rhinoplasty.

The course of treatment is most often individual. In some cases, the patient also takes painkillers.

Fixation of the nose after surgery

Recovery after rhinoplasty is a difficult period, as you need to constantly monitor the condition of your nose. The slightest damage can cause serious damage to regenerating tissues.

To protect the nose during the recovery period, special fixing devices are used, the main ones of which are:

Plaster bandages (splint).
Thermoplastic.

Thermoplastic is more popular, since it does not need to be constantly adjusted to the decreasing swelling. You should also use special nose plugs during the recovery period.

They absorb tumor secretions and make recovery less uncomfortable. Nowadays, hemostats or silicone devices are used.

These clamps are removed within two weeks after surgery.

Rehabilitation in the late postoperative period

The first few weeks are the most difficult part of recovery. After several weeks of rehabilitation, the patient is no longer burdened by some of the restrictions associated with the operation.

Within a month, all visually visible marks disappear. After the swelling and bruising go away, the loss of sensitivity in the skin of the nose will also pass.

Whether the client follows the regimen or not will determine how long it takes for the nose to heal after rhinoplasty. To avoid complications after surgery, you need to follow some rules:

Dream only in a lying position face up.
Do without heavy loads and tilts.
Give up classes sports for the recovery period.
Don't go to solarium, or to the beach for two months.
Eat only moderate food temperature.
Do not wear glasses within three months.

The recovery process must be monitored by the attending physician; any restrictions are imposed or removed only with his permission.

It should be remembered that patients during the recovery period do not have external signs of the consequences of the operation after a month. But the tumors will disappear completely only after a few months or even six months.

Complete recovery may take a year. It all depends on the scale. The tip of the nose will heal faster than treatment after complex rhinoplasty.

The type of surgery will also affect the treatment. If the rhinoplasty was closed, the recovery will last up to six months. In the case where such a procedure was carried out openly, it will take more time for the nose itself to regenerate and the scar to disappear.

How to speed up recovery

The speed of recovery is directly related to the client's overall health. But there are still ways to speed up recovery.

In order to remove bruises after rhinoplasty, you should follow a diet that excludes alcohol and foods high in salt from your diet.

For a short time after surgery, it will become more difficult to breathe. This symptom is associated with drying out of the ichor on the respiratory tract (after mechanical intervention).

Under no circumstances should you try to get rid of dried ichor; it should peel off on its own. Otherwise, there is a very high probability of damaging the mucous membrane and thereby prolonging the recovery time.

Medicines after

Post-rhinoplasty medications such as Lyoton, Dimexide and Troxivazin will help speed up the disappearance of edema during the recovery process. Medicines must be prescribed by your doctor.

In order to get rid of swollen cartilage and swelling, it is recommended to massage the nose. This series of exercises is available for you to do independently:

Massaging tip nose with two fingers.
Massaging bridge of the nose two fingers.

Procedures should be performed several times a day, thirty seconds each.

Prohibitions

It may seem that the recovery will be very long and difficult: an abundance of bruises, plaster casts, difficulty breathing. In fact, this procedure is one of the most painless corrections. Unpleasant sensations pass very quickly, but every person should be aware that there are a number of contraindications for the rehabilitation period after rhinoplasty.

Basic prohibitions during the recovery period

Prohibited dream in any position except face up.
Carrying prohibited glasses, due to the risk of nasal deformation. For people with poor vision, it is recommended to wear lenses for three months after surgery.
No heavy ones loads
You can't take it hot bathroom or shower.
Refusal of any kind solar baths for one to two months.
None swimming pool during two months
You should try to limit yourself from getting sick cold or any similar disease that irritates and affects the mucous membrane.
Any stressful situations.

It is a very common fear that rhinoplasty surgery may leave permanent scars on the face. This is wrong. In both open and closed surgery, the skin on the main part of the face and nose is not subjected to any kind of damage.

The only part of the skin where any traces will remain is the septum between the nostrils, but even on it, with proper care, there will be no trace of surgical intervention.

An independent decision to carry out this operation is possible only when coming of age, otherwise, with the written permission of the parents.
It is worth changing the shape of the nose only in certain cases. borders otherwise the tip plate may not hold up.
After the operation it should be carried out in hospital for some time: from several days to a week.
You should expect final results only after complete completion rehabilitation.
TO work should be started no earlier than a few weeks after surgery.
The operation itself involves several risks. You should be aware of the reaction to anesthesia and carefully choose a clinic with good equipment and competent specialists.
The entire rehabilitation period should be very carefully treat your nose, as any damage may lead to the need for revision rhinoplasty.
Repeated Rhinoplasty can be done only a year after the end of rehabilitation.

Rhinoplasty is one of the safest procedures, and if you follow the recommendations and instructions of doctors, then rehabilitation after it will be easier than it seems.

Difficulty breathing, the consequences of various diseases and fractures of the nose, and finally, simple dissatisfaction with one’s appearance can serve as an impetus for contacting a plastic surgeon. Despite the vast experience in performing nose surgery and the annual development of new, less traumatic methods, rhinoplasty still remains one of the most complex plastic surgery procedures, requiring both a highly qualified surgeon and a long period of rehabilitation. In general, the operation has a large number of positive reviews that you can rely on when choosing a clinic.

The full rehabilitation period for patients who have undergone rhinoplasty ranges from six months to a year, during which time the new nose of the operated patient is fully formed. Fortunately, in most cases the ability to work and be active is lost for a much shorter time. It is very important to follow all the recommendations of your surgeon throughout the entire rehabilitation period and undergo regular examinations. Any problem that arises without immediate assistance from a specialist can lead to complications and the need for repeated surgery. According to statistics, 15% of those who have corrected the shape of their nose undergo a repeat procedure for medical reasons or due to dissatisfaction with the result.

The main stages of rehabilitation after plastic surgery

After the procedure, severe swelling of the face occurs; in addition, open rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia, which causes serious health problems. The most difficult and responsible time is the postoperative period, which lasts 1-4 weeks, depending on the degree of tissue damage and the regenerative ability of the body. The task of this period is to eliminate the consequences of anesthesia, properly restore soft and cartilaginous tissue in the operated area, and protect the weakened body from infectious infection. Photos taken daily during the first two weeks help the doctor record changes in the patient’s condition. Every day after surgery is of significant importance for the formation of its result:

Day 1: immediately after the operation and suturing, turundas (cotton tourniquets) are installed in the nasal passages, and a plaster or plastic splint is attached to the nose to protect the tissues formed by the surgeon from physical impact. The patient is in a sleepy state; side effects of anesthesia from other systems may develop. Without appropriate medication, severe pain, nosebleeds, and broken blood vessels in the skin and whites of the eyes are likely.

Day 2: swelling and pain spread to the entire face, slight blurred vision is possible, painkillers are required, drowsiness subsides, bleeding decreases. According to reviews, this is the hardest day after a nose job. Nausea, weakness, fever, and numbness of the nose also occur.

Day 3: swelling of the face manifests itself as continuous hematomas, their spread stops, the pain gradually weakens, and vision is restored.

Day 4: the turundas are removed from the nasal passages; due to severe swelling, it is still impossible to breathe through the nose. There may be some minor bleeding.

Day 5: with normal rehabilitation, bleeding and pain stop completely.

6-8 days: the splints are replaced, the sutures are removed after open surgery. Nasal breathing is partially restored, the hematomas begin to resolve.

10-14th day: the fixing bandage is finally removed, the patient is allowed to return to work. The condition of the nose immediately after removing the splint is far from ideal, but due to the swelling, it is too early to judge the result of plastic surgery.

The second stage begins after removal of the fixation splint and lasts from two to six months. This period is necessary for complete resorption of swelling and strengthening of soft tissues. The doctor prescribes various procedures that accelerate regeneration or eliminate minor cosmetic defects. Upon completion, you can draw initial conclusions about the success of the operation.

The third stage of rehabilitation after rhinoplasty involves the patient’s complete return to an active lifestyle and takes up to a year. Despite the fact that the restoration of soft tissues is already completed, the growth of bones and cartilage has not yet stopped completely, which can lead to changes in the shape of the nose. At this stage, you must continue to visit the surgeon regularly and follow all his recommendations.

Complications after rhinoplasty

As with any surgical intervention, various complications may inevitably arise after plastic surgery:

1. Allergy to anesthesia. With general anesthesia it leads to the death of one person in 50,000 people operated on.

2. Stopping nasal breathing. At a normal rate of rehabilitation, he recovers after a week. If surgery has been performed to remove a nasal hump, nasal breathing may be permanently impaired.

3. Decreased sensitivity, numbness of the nose, upper lip, dysfunction of the sense of smell. It goes away as the innervation of soft tissues is restored.

4. Scars on the lower part of the nose. They can be removed through cosmetic procedures or corrected by a surgeon.

5. Infectious contamination. It is very dangerous for a weakened body; a course of antibiotics is prescribed for prevention.

6. The results of an unsuccessful operation, repeated traumatization or surgeon error - necrosis, cartilage atrophy, perforation of the nasal septum, sagging skin.

After closed rhinoplasty, complications are much less, and recovery is faster. Unfortunately, the applicability of such an operation is limited, and the result is less accurate.

How to shorten the rehabilitation period and avoid complications?

To speed up your recovery, you need to follow a few simple dos and don’ts:

1. Do not touch the fixing bandages and turundas installed by the surgeon; until they are completely removed, avoid any physical contact with the nose. This includes not attempting to wash your nose or clear your nasal passages. During the first week of rehabilitation, it is better to breathe only through your mouth.

2. You need to train yourself to sleep on your back. Sleeping on your stomach is unacceptable until the end of rehabilitation, on your side for the first 3 months.

3. To reduce swelling after rhinoplasty, limit fluid and salt intake. After removing the splint, in consultation with your doctor, you can use various ointments or sign up for physiotherapeutic procedures.

4. During the first 2 months of rehabilitation, it is necessary to avoid situations that can cause nosebleeds. In particular, you need to sleep on a high pillow, not tilt your head, avoid contrasting water procedures, too hot or cold food, intense physical activity, and sunbathing. For the first 2 weeks, it is recommended to avoid severe anxiety, take a mild laxative and eat foods rich in fiber to combat constipation. You can engage in contact sports or sports involving high physical stress no earlier than 6 months after rhinoplasty.

5. Protect yourself from colds for 3 months, avoid swimming pools and ponds. During this period, you should not sneeze or blow your nose, this will lead to bleeding, and in the worst case, to deformation of the nose.

6. It is forbidden to wear glasses for 3 months; constant load on the bridge of the nose can affect the process of its formation.

7. Smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited until the swelling disappears completely (3-6 months).

Reviews after surgery

“Since childhood I had problems breathing through my nose, 2 years ago I finally decided to have surgery. I looked through the websites of all clinics in Moscow, read all the reviews, and chose a doctor. The worst thing was looking at myself in the mirror for the first 2 weeks - my whole face was swollen and took on the color of a 50-year-old alcoholic. Fortunately, the bruises quickly began to resolve and after 2 months I was completely back to normal. I don’t regret anything, the result is excellent.”

Evgenia, Moscow.

“3 months of rehabilitation have passed, in general, I’m satisfied. The bruises disappeared quickly, 2 weeks after the operation I covered up their remains with makeup and went to work. The resulting shape of the nose is satisfactory, but breathing has not been fully restored - only one nostril is breathing. The doctor says we have to wait for a year, a scar has formed that can resolve on its own. If this does not happen, further surgery will likely be required.”

Alisa, St. Petersburg.

“The most important task for successful plastic surgery is to find a good surgeon. I had a hooked nose, so I decided to go under the knife. There was a difficult operation under general anesthesia, which did not bring the expected result at all - the hump did not disappear, but the tip of the nose changed its shape for the worse. Six months later I turned to another doctor, a specialist with twenty years of experience. Despite all the warnings about the dangers of repeated surgery, the result was exactly what I expected.”

Maria Tamaridze, Rostov-on-Don.

“In 2010, I had rhinoplasty on the tip of the nose; the operation and anesthesia were quite expensive - a little over 50,000 rubles. I selected doctors carefully, based on photos of completed noses. She returned to work quickly, there were no major bruises or any complications. But the tip of the nose itself healed slowly, about 8 months, it looked like a potato and felt somehow unnatural, too hard. Now everything is fine, the nose is beautiful.”

Elvira, Belgorod.

“At first after the operation everything was fine, but after two weeks the nose was swollen on one side, and after another two - the swelling increased and the tip of the nose curved in the opposite direction. The doctor asks me to wait another 3 months, maybe the nose will straighten out on its own, but if not, then I will need to do another operation. I’m very upset, just in case I’m looking for another specialist, a specialist in repeated corrections.”

Alla, Moscow region.

To speed up the recovery of your nose after rhinoplasty, you should follow your doctor’s recommendations, and also know what you can and cannot do during this period.

The first days, month, year, life after rhinoplasty

Of course, after such a surgical intervention as rhinoplasty, life in general changes. This is explained by the fact that a person loses complexes regarding his appearance, he becomes more self-confident and remains satisfied when looking at himself in the mirror.

However, to achieve beautiful noses after rhinoplasty, patients must go a long way towards an ideal appearance.

Because the operation is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and has a long recovery period. Frequent questions after or before surgery include: does the tip of the nose droop after rhinoplasty, does it hurt, how long does rehabilitation last, and much more.

The first day after rhinoplasty is determined by quite striking symptoms, at this time there is severe swelling, soreness of the nose, and difficulty breathing as a result of the introduction of cotton wool into the nasal cavities. In addition, in the first days after rhinoplasty, bruises and bruises are often present on the face, which gradually subside over time.
The demand for rhinoplasty is determined by the positive final result; complications arise in rare cases. In addition to modeling the nose itself, during the procedure they can correct the deformation of the septum and change the tip and wings of the nose.
Scarring of tissue after rhinoplasty of the nose occurs, as a rule, during rehabilitation or at the end of it. It all depends on the care of the operated area and the regenerative abilities of the body.

From everything described, we can conclude that the life of a person who decides to undergo surgery changes greatly for the better.

What symptoms and complications are observed in the patient during the rehabilitation period?

As a result of rhinoplasty of the nose, patients often experience symptoms of complications, which are determined by various conditions, can be short or long-lasting, that is, cannot be corrected on their own.

Swelling of the tip of the nose after rhinoplasty

Swelling of the nose, including the tip, very often occurs after surgical intervention, since the operation causes damage to soft tissues and blood vessels. For some people, minor swelling after rhinoplasty may persist for a year.

To eliminate swelling after rhinoplasty, the patient may be prescribed diprospan or other medications.
The duration of swelling after surgery can vary; generally, this symptom begins to subside after the first week of the rehabilitation period or at a later date.

Callus after rhinoplasty

Often, as a result of surgery, patients can
detect a callus on the nasal area, which occurs due to swelling and is a bulging of cartilage tissue.

No breathing and stuffy nose after rhinoplasty

The main and most common complication after rhinoplasty nose is a violation of respiratory activity, which is associated with high swelling, pain and the presence of nasal turundas.

The respiratory function of the nose after the operation is restored, as a rule, after swelling is reduced and cotton wool is removed. In terms of time, this can be 1-2 or more weeks from the moment of rhinoplasty.

After rhinoplasty, a hump appeared on the bridge of the nose

The appearance of a hump after surgery appears rare, but possible. This condition is determined by the incorrect actions of a medical specialist. Most often, such a defect will need to be corrected only after at least 6 months with a second operation.

If, after the swelling has gone down, a hump has formed on the nose, you should contact your attending surgeon.

Subcutaneous scar after rhinoplasty

If the surgeon incorrectly applies cosmetic sutures, a subcutaneous scar may form on the soft tissue areas, which can be easily felt during palpation and can cause some inconvenience.

Temperature after rhinoplasty

An increase in temperature after surgery occurs rarely and may be accompanied by individual characteristics of the body or an infectious lesion.

Hard nasal tip after rhinoplasty

Due to a violation of the integrity of the cartilage and soft tissues, in addition to swelling, a phenomenon such as a hard tip of the nose may be observed. Basically, this condition is not long-lasting and goes away towards the end of rehabilitation.

Crooked nose tip after rhinoplasty

The development of a crooked tip is a fairly common complication of rhinoplasty and cannot be eliminated on its own. This will require a second operation in most cases.

Lump on nose after rhinoplasty

The appearance of a lump in the nasal area after surgery can be attributed to tissue swelling and after its reduction, the lump, as a rule, decreases.

Unpleasant smell in the nose after rhinoplasty

The appearance of a specific odor after nasal surgery may be associated with the use of medications and the healing processes of soft tissues.

After removing the rhinoplasty turunda, my nose did not breathe

As a rule, the respiratory function of the nose after rhinoplasty resumes when swelling decreases and the turunda is removed. If after such actions the condition does not change, you should consult a doctor.

Different nostrils after rhinoplasty

A complication such as different shapes of the nostrils does not occur often and depends on the surgeon’s incorrect calculations and surgical planning. To eliminate the defect, revision rhinoplasty is prescribed.

Bruises after rhinoplasty

Bruises after surgery are common and last for quite a long time, so patients are often interested in: how to get rid of bruises after rhinoplasty? To do this, it is necessary to use local agents that have blood thinning properties.

After rhinoplasty, the nose will turn up strongly

If the doctor did not plan the operation correctly, then the final result of rhinoplasty may be an upturned nose.

Headaches after rhinoplasty

Due to pain as a result of the operation, it can radiate to neighboring areas, so the patient also often complains of headaches.

Asymmetry after rhinoplasty

If facial asymmetry occurs, you should consult a doctor. The occurrence of this complication should be judged only when the swelling has completely disappeared.

Eye problems after rhinoplasty

Visual impairment and other eye problems resulting from rhinoplasty are very rare and are characterized by infection, severe swelling, or surgical error. Bloody eyes can occur due to a violation of the integrity of blood vessels and disappear after a few days.

Nose droops after rhinoplasty

If during the operation the surgeon incorrectly fixed the tip of the nose, after complete healing there will be a very dark drooping of the tip. To correct this defect, a repeat operation will be required.

What is not allowed and what is possible after rhinoplasty?

What you can and cannot do after rhinoplasty during the recovery and rehabilitation period.

To quickly recover after surgery, you must know certain rules, and know what is possible and what is not allowed after surgery.

Why you can't sleep on your side after rhinoplasty

It is believed that after this type of plastic surgery, doctors recommend sleeping on your back, since this normalizes breathing and reduces pressure on the nose, which allows you to avoid spoiling the new shape.

Alcohol after rhinoplasty

It is believed that alcohol after surgery is harmful because it causes vasodilation, which can lead to opening of the stitches and bleeding.

It is best to abstain from alcohol after surgery for the entire rehabilitation period.

Pregnancy after rhinoplasty

How long after rhinoplasty can you get pregnant? This issue should be approached only after a full recovery, and this is not earlier than 6 months or a year.

Is it possible to fly on an airplane after rhinoplasty?

When taking off on an airplane, a person's blood pressure changes greatly and bleeding may occur, so flying on this type of vehicle is contraindicated after surgery.

Sex after rhinoplasty

Is it possible to masturbate during rhinoplasty? This question can be answered in the negative, since tension is contraindicated for the patient during the postoperative period. You should abstain from intimate life for about 3 weeks.

Solarium after rhinoplasty

Visiting a solarium after surgery is strictly contraindicated as it can cause bleeding.

Glasses after rhinoplasty

In order not to further injure your nose or disrupt its shape, you should refrain from wearing glasses for at least 1-2 weeks. If the quality of vision is poor, it is recommended to use lenses.

Is it possible to sunbathe after rhinoplasty?

Both direct and artificial sunlight in a solarium are contraindicated for a person who has had nose surgery. Because high temperatures cause overheating and increase pressure.

Is it possible to smoke after rhinoplasty?

Hookah after noplasty or a regular cigarette are contraindicated because they impair blood circulation, increase blood pressure and lower the immune status. You should abstain from this habit for about a month.

Can I drink coffee after rhinoplasty?

For about a month after surgery, it is advisable to give up coffee, strong hot tea and hot spicy foods.

Why you shouldn't blow your nose after rhinoplasty

Since after rhinoplasty the nasal mucosa is very delicate and is just beginning to tighten, various damage and external influences are extremely contraindicated for it, so it is recommended not to blow your nose during the rehabilitation period.

Sports after rhinoplasty

For approximately 1-2 months, the patient is prescribed complete rest and no tension. Therefore, sports are contraindicated at this time.

Is it possible to pick your nose after rhinoplasty?

You should not blow your nose or pick your nose, so as not to disturb the mucous membrane and cause bleeding.

You can speed up the patient’s recovery period after rhinoplasty by following medical recommendations and proper nose care.

Plaster after rhinoplasty

To fix the nose after surgery, a plaster splint is applied and worn for at least 2 weeks. Removal of plaster after rhinoplasty takes place in a hospital setting by the attending physician. It is not uncommon for the patient to experience swelling after the cast is removed following rhinoplasty. This occurs due to compression of the soft tissues and after a few days it decreases.

Nasal tampons after rhinoplasty

To stop bleeding, after surgery, tampons soaked in the drug are inserted into the patient's nasal passages.

Plaster after rhinoplasty

Why put a patch on your nose after rhinoplasty? This is done in order to protect the operated areas from infections and other external influences and to promote faster tissue healing.

Correction of keloid scars after rhinoplasty

To eliminate keloid scars after plastic surgery, medications are used - glucocorticosteroids, which are injected into the sites of scar formation.

Strips after rhinoplasty

To eliminate swelling and fix the correct shape of the nose, strips are used, which are something like an adhesive plaster.

Suture after rhinoplasty

On what day are the sutures removed after rhinoplasty and when do the sutures dissolve after rhinoplasty?

As a rule, this is done on the 4th day, they are removed on soft tissues, and on the mucous surface they resolve on their own after 2-3 weeks.

How to sneeze after rhinoplasty

To avoid damaging your nose after surgery, you should sneeze with your mouth and nose open.

Chlorhexidine treatment after rhinoplasty percentage

In order to prevent infectious infection of the mucous membrane after surgery, it should be regularly lubricated with Chlorhexidine solution or another antiseptic 2-3 times a day.

Effective remedies after rhinoplasty

How to properly massage after rhinoplasty

To improve blood circulation and metabolic reactions, after rhinoplasty, doctors recommend massage, which can be performed at home.

When performing it, it is worth remembering that the procedure is done slowly and with light circular movements.

Diprospan injection for swelling after rhinoplasty of the nose

The medicine Diprospan has a large number of pharmacological properties and most importantly - helps in reducing swelling. The drug is injected into the area of edema or intramuscularly.

The drug Diprospan contains many active components, so it effectively eliminates swelling after surgery.

Dimexide after rhinoplasty

Like Diprospan, Dimexide is determined by a pronounced
has an anti-edematous effect and is widely used to relieve complications during nasal surgery.

How to properly rinse your nose after rhinoplasty?

You can reduce swelling, normalize breathing, and also speed up healing by regularly rinsing your nose. After the operation, it is allowed to use medicinal herbs - chamomile, sage, calendula, which have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.

The duration and frequency of rinsing is determined by the doctor.

Lyoton after rhinoplasty

To reduce swelling and improve blood circulation
After surgery, the patient is recommended to use Lyoton 1000 gel. It is advisable to use it daily until the swelling completely decreases, 2-3 times a day.

Peach oil in the nose after surgery

To remove nasal crusts, soften the mucous membrane and reduce swelling, After surgery, peach oil is prescribed, which can be purchased at any pharmacy.

The cost of the medicine is reasonable.

Dolobene after rhinoplasty

To avoid complications of the operation in the form of swelling, you should smear your nose with Dolobene gel every day. In addition to this property, such a medicine effectively accelerates blood circulation and metabolic processes.

Self-absorbing turundas after rhinoplasty

Currently, ordinary cotton pads are often replaced with self-absorbable ones, which do not require such careful care and are more convenient to use.

Physiotherapy after rhinoplasty

To speed up the process of tissue restoration and reduce swelling of the mucous membrane, physiotherapeutic procedures are widely used after surgery. They are used only as prescribed by the attending physician, and if the patient has no contraindications for this.

Physiotherapy may include electrophoresis, ultraphonophoresis, light therapy and darsonvalization.

In the first 2-3 days after rhinoplasty, the most pronounced discomfort is observed. There is swelling and bruising on the face, the nose is breathing poorly, and the overall heaviness of the face is felt. Headaches are possible.

In a day During rhinoplasty, the surgeon inserts silicone splints or cotton wool into the nasal passages. A splint or plaster is applied to the external nose. Please note: it is strictly prohibited to remove the plaster cast and remove the turundas yourself - this is fraught with serious complications! The catheter, which is installed in a vein to administer general anesthesia and postoperative drug infusion, can cause some inconvenience. It is removed when the patient is discharged and goes home. I recommend that you avoid wearing clothes that need to be pulled over your head, especially knee socks, T-shirts and jumpers with a narrow neck.

Removing turundas and removing plaster.

After 3 - 5 days The splints are removed from the nostrils. Contrary to common misconceptions, this procedure is absolutely painless. Thanks to the removal of splints, it becomes easier for the patient to breathe through the nose. True, free nasal breathing will still be partially blocked until the primary swelling subsides. During this period, patients begin to experience itching and irritation of the skin under the cast or splint. This is an absolutely normal phenomenon, and you just have to endure it. Do not move or remove the immobilizing bandage without permission under any circumstances! This can lead to nasal deformities and spoil the result of rhinoplasty. If the surgeon discovers traces of such actions, he has every right to decline responsibility for the outcome of rhinoplasty.

After 7 - 10 days the surgeon removes the plaster cast. What you see in the mirror after this should not scare you - your nose will be 1.5-2 times larger than planned for rhinoplasty. This is swelling that has not yet gone down. He can “walk” on his nose for up to six months. The final result of rhinoplasty is assessed after 1 year, when both external and internal swelling are neutralized. On days 7-10, the cast may fall off on its own, and this is not a big deal if you didn’t “help” it. But in this case, I advise you to contact a surgeon ahead of time.

After removing the tampons, stitches may remain in the nostrils, columella and nasal folds. Do not pull them with tweezers or remove them. This is fraught with divergence of the seams and unsightly scars. Try to avoid active facial expressions, especially laughter.

Household activities after rhinoplasty.

Mental preparation for surgery is no less important than physical preparation. First of all, you must internally agree to a number of restrictions that await you during the rehabilitation period.

Restrictions on sports and other activities after rhinoplasty

I forbid my patients to tilt their heads forward when there are splints in the nose. Heavy loads are an absolute taboo. Temporarily forget about the gym, jogging, etc. - Only walking at a moderate pace is allowed. Organize your peace. Avoid heavy lifting, including pets and children.

You can return to the gym after 2-3 months. But even during this period, it is undesirable to perform exercises that provoke a rush of blood to the head. When cleaning a house or apartment, limit downward movements of your head (as when washing floors with a rag).

Professional sports activities are excluded for the next six months.

Boxing after rhinoplasty

Boxing, hand-to-hand combat and other martial arts are an eternal limitation after surgery. The fact is that the nose becomes more vulnerable and susceptible to injury. You don't want to resort to rhinoplasty again and again, do you?

Post-traumatic rhinoplasty is extremely complex, and regeneration after it is worse.

Swimming in a pool, lake, river or sea after rhinoplasty

Swimming in pools and natural reservoirs is prohibited for 2-3 months. This is associated with an increased risk of infection. In addition, you don’t need colds now, and when swimming, their likelihood increases even in hot weather.

After this period, you can safely return to swimming.

Sleep after rhinoplasty

In the first week after rhinoplasty, it is advisable to sleep on a hard, high pillow or half-sitting - for the second option, there are special beds that are raised at the head of the bed. It is recommended to use mattresses and pillows with an orthopedic effect. Try to control yourself in your sleep, do not roll over on your side or lie face down in the pillow.

Sleeping on your back is a must for 3 weeks. Then you can carefully roll over onto your side. Your favorite position on the stomach is allowed to be taken only after 6-10 months, when healing is complete.

Washing your face after rhinoplasty

Washing is a real problem in the first 24 hours after rhinoplasty, because you can’t get the plaster wet and tilt your head down. At this time, try not to perform a traditional hygiene procedure at all - use soft cleansing tonics or micellar water.

The usual method of washing will become available after the cast is removed. But even now we must proceed with extreme caution. Do not rub your face with a towel - just gently blot it to remove excess moisture. Do not use cleansers that cause allergies.

Diet and nutrition

Rehabilitation does not involve following a specific diet, although I advise my patients to eat light and healthy foods. However, I do not prohibit any food. The only thing you should limit yourself to is pickles and smoked foods, which retain fluid in the tissues.

During the first 2-3 weeks, you should refrain from eating too cold or hot foods and drinks - for example, ice cream and coffee.

Watch your stool and avoid constipation - unnecessary stress will not do you any good.

Conclusion: eat warm, healthy food, preferably easily digestible. Minimize the amount of salt in your diet whenever possible.

Nasal rinsing after rhinoplasty

Nasal rinsing is allowed after the cast is removed, but only in consultation with the doctor and subject to the correct technique for performing the procedure.

Make a slight side tilt over the sink
Using a special pipette, pour the medicinal solution into the nostril opposite the side of your inclination
Blow your nose without pressing on your nose - only by lightly blowing air, always with your mouth open
Drop emollient oil into each nostril (peach oil is best) or lubricate the mucous membranes with ointment

Returning to work after rhinoplasty

Return to work is allowed after 2-3 weeks, after removal of the plaster and stitches. During the same period, severe bruises and swelling are neutralized. But remember that physical activity is still prohibited, so the rule applies to people with purely business activity.

Washing hair after rhinoplasty

You should wash your hair by tilting it back, as in hairdressers and beauty salons. You can contact the masters or ask for help from household members.

If you have a splint on your face, make every effort not to get it wet.

Thermal changes have a bad effect on regenerative processes, so you should not take hot baths.

Alcoholic drinks after rhinoplasty

Avoid alcoholic beverages for the entire recovery period. Before surgery, also limit your alcohol consumption - this will help protect you from bleeding and the side effects of medications that do not combine well with ethyl alcohol.

A month after the operation, it is permissible to drink wine in limited quantities.

Champagne, low-alcohol drinks, energy drinks, beer - all this is prohibited for the next 5-6 months.

Steaming and warming procedures after rhinoplasty

Any temperature fluctuations have a negative impact on rehabilitation. Avoid visiting baths and saunas, tanning (natural and artificial), and contrast showers.

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and use high SPF sunscreens.

Failure to comply with this rule can lead to hyperpigmentation.

After osteotomy, you should not wear corrective glasses or sunglasses to avoid bone tissue deformations.

Wearing glasses after rhinoplasty

It is better not to wear glasses for 1.5 months. This is due to unwanted pressure on the bridge of the nose - the tissues in it have not yet been completely reorganized. Additionally, wearing glasses can cause pain. A possible result of ignoring this rule is a curvature of the back.

If you have poor vision, take care in advance of selecting and purchasing contact lenses.

Flu and colds after rhinoplasty: how to treat?

Colds and flu are best avoided completely. But if the illness begins, do not blow your nose under any circumstances. Use sanitary sticks, tampons, napkins and other devices.

You can blow your nose 1.5 months after rhinoplasty. This should be done carefully.

It is important to sneeze with your mouth open to relieve excess pressure from your inner nose.

Cosmetic procedures after rhinoplasty

It is prohibited to resort to mechanical cleaning for 2-3 months. I advise you to use soft and gentle products. It is important to moisturize dry skin, and cleanse oily skin with a fine scrub. Superficial and medium peels are available no earlier than after 2 months.

To optimize the appearance of the new nose, your doctor may prescribe a massage. You cannot do it yourself!

Any manipulations aimed at accelerating healing are agreed with the surgeon.