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

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

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

In this article, I covered in detail the stages of rehabilitation and gave basic recommendations for protection against side effects for patients.

Recovery "after" depends on what is done "during" the operation.

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

During the operation with a closed technique, the skin of the nose is also exfoliated from soft tissues, the same capillaries and vessels are also cut. If we are talking about rehabilitation, then here are illustrative examples of patients immediately after the removal of the cast.

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

Bruising and bruising during surgery - what will the anesthesiologist say?

Many patients are afraid of bruising, swelling of the nose and around the eyes. Primary edema develops even in the process of surgical manipulations during the operation. If it is significant, it prevents the doctor from working qualitatively and carefully 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 injects adrenaline-based drugs that cause transient vascular spasm.

"Dry operating field" is an ideal option for the surgeon to consistently and correctly implement the goals and objectives conceived before rhinoplasty. And this is the merit of an intelligent anesthesiologist, working with whom is real luck.

And now remember how many times you heard about it from the lips of surgeons at a consultation or read on the websites of different clinics? Good surgeons are proud of their team. Bad - save on it.

The role of the plastic surgeon

During operations on the face, I use special medicines that stop the development of edema. This step contributes to a 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, rehabilitators and junior medical staff!

The duration and complexity of rehabilitation strongly 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 already for 2-3 days, the patient does not see it - the fixing bandage hides everything!

Any work of a plastic surgeon entails the formation of hematomas (common name - bruises). Surgeons working in outdated rafter-type techniques leave extensive blue-violet marks on the faces of patients, 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 the operation - there are no bruises around the eyes immediately after the operation! 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 bandage is removed from the “new” nose, the cyanosis is already gone and the nose itself acquires its natural color. But hematomas under the eyes can persist a little longer. Therefore, I advise you to undergo a cycle 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 keep fit. Under no circumstances should you remove them yourself!

First 7-10 days and beyond

During the first 10 days, there is a splint on the nose - a special plaster bandage or a metal pad that holds back swelling and fixes a new shape.

After the bandage is removed, the swelling increases. The main temporary problem will be difficulty breathing. There is no cause for concern: the edema will subside and breathing will be restored. Edema in deeper tissues disappears for quite a long time, so you can evaluate a stabilized result no earlier than a year later.

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

Global (residual) edema

Edema after rhinoplasty is a sore subject. It is known that they go from 4 to 12 months, depending on the individual characteristics of the organism. 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 larger than necessary in itself.

The final shape of the nose will take 8-12 months after the date of surgery. No need to knead, massage and soak it; puffiness is a natural physiological process that we cannot speed up, unlike bruising.

Once again about the scar with an open technique

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

Some surgeons have a special "fashion" - to promote closed rhinoplasty under the auspices of the absence of any traces of intervention. It is pointless to argue with the latter factor - closed rhinoplasty really does not leave the slightest scar on the outer nose. But isn't this price too high for the fact that your nose will hardly change?

Please note that with closed rhinoplasty, the surgeon receives extremely limited options for correction, therefore, it will not be possible to radically change the nose. 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 access - the work is too scrupulous, subtle and "jewelry" to actually perform it blindly. One more important nuance is added to these shortcomings - surgeons who really know how to work in a closed technique can be counted on the fingers.

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

After posting this photo on Instagram, I got a lot of questions like “Where is the scar?” 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 strip, then a month later it completely merges with the surrounding skin in terms of shade, structure and relief.

I have not met a single person who has dealt with a columella scar with 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 not mastered the university or institute program well make incisions and sutures inaccurately, and therefore the wounds are scarred accordingly. They also undertake to perform the operation for those who suffer from keloidosis. I think it is beneficial for them to promote exclusively closed rhinoplasty.

Rehabilitation after rhinoplasty can be different, depending on the operation. For example, with a slight 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, the rehabilitation will last longer.

Duration

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

Changes happen about every week. After the first week, the edema subsides, after two weeks you can use cosmetics, after a month all traces of the operation disappear.

Rehabilitation in the early postoperative period

At the end of rhinoplasty, the patient begins to wake up after anesthesia. Most often, the effect of sleep is used, so the complexity of this part depends on the correct choice and calculation of medicines. In order to minimize discomfort after the operation, the patient is prescribed premedication.

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

Dizziness .
Nausea.
Weakness.
Constant desire sleep.

The above symptoms will disappear immediately after the end of the drugs. 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 pain medication.

Fixation of the nose after surgery

Recovery after rhinoplasty is a difficult period, as you need to constantly monitor the condition of the 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 of which are:

Plaster bandages (langet).
Thermoplastic.

Thermoplastic is more popular, as it does not need to be constantly adjusted to reduce swelling. Also, during the recovery period, special nose plugs should be used.

They absorb secretions from tumors and make rehabilitation less uncomfortable. Nowadays, hemostatics or silicone devices are used.

These fixators are removed within two weeks after the operation.

Rehabilitation in the late postoperative period

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

In a month, all visually visible traces disappear. After the swelling and bruising subside, the loss of sensation in the skin of the nose will also disappear.

Whether the client follows the regimen or not will determine how long the nose heals after rhinoplasty. In order not to face the consequences after the operation, you need to follow some rules:

Dream only in the lying position face up.
Do without heavy loads and slopes.
Refuse to practice 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 attending physician should monitor the recovery process, any restrictions are imposed or removed only with his permission.

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

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

The type of operation will also affect the treatment. If the rhinoplasty was closed, then the recovery will last up to six months. In the case when such a procedure was carried out openly, it will take more time for the regeneration of the nose itself and the scar to come off.

How to speed up recovery

The speed of recovery is directly related to the overall health of the client. However, there are 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 the diet.

It will become more difficult to breathe for a short time after the operation. This symptom is associated with drying of the ichor in the respiratory tract (after mechanical intervention).

In no case should you try to get rid of the dried ichor, it should peel itself off. Otherwise, there is a very high probability of damaging the mucosa and thereby prolonging the recovery time.

Medicines after

To speed up the disappearance of edema during the recovery process, such drugs after rhinoplasty as Lioton, Dimexide and Troksivasin will help. Medicines must be prescribed by the attending physician.

In order to get rid of swollen cartilage and edema, it is recommended to do a nose massage. This series of exercises is available for self-conduct:

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

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

Prohibitions

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

Basic prohibitions during the recovery period

Forbidden dream in any position except face up.
Forbidden to wear points, due to the risk of nasal deformity. For people with poor eyesight, it is recommended to wear lenses for three months after surgery.
No heavy loads.
Can't take hot bathroom or shower.
Refusal of any kind solar baths for one to two months.
None basin during two months
Try to limit yourself from getting sick cold or any similar disease that irritates and affects the mucous membranes.
Any stressful situations.

There is a very common fear that after rhinoplasty surgery, irreparable scars may remain 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 exposed 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 upon the occurrence coming of age, otherwise, with the written permission of the parents.
Changing the shape of the nose is only in certain borders, otherwise, the tip plate may not withstand.
After the operation should be carried out in hospital some time: from several days to a week.
It is worth waiting for the final result only after the full passage rehabilitation.
TO work should be started no earlier than a few weeks after the operation.
The operation itself is associated with 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 deal with the nose, as any damage may lead to the need for a second 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 rhinoplasty and the annual development of new, less traumatic methods, rhinoplasty is still 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 focus on when choosing a clinic.

The full rehabilitation period for patients who have undergone rhinoplasty is from six months to a year, during which time the new nose of the operated person is completely formed. Fortunately, in most cases, the ability to work and an active lifestyle is lost for a much shorter time. It is very important during the entire rehabilitation period to follow all the recommendations of your surgeon and to undergo regular examinations. Any problem that occurs without the immediate help of a specialist can lead to complications and the need for a second operation. According to statistics, 15% of those who corrected the shape of the nose undergo a second procedure for medical reasons or because of dissatisfaction with the result.

The main stages of rehabilitation after plastic surgery

After the procedure, severe swelling of the face occurs, in addition, open-type rhinoplasty is performed under the influence of general anesthesia, which causes serious health problems. The most difficult and crucial 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 effects of anesthesia, the correct restoration of soft and cartilaginous tissue in the operated area, and the protection of a weakened organism from infection. Photo by day during the first two weeks helps the doctor to record the change in the patient's condition. Every day after the operation is of great importance for the formation of its result:

1st day: immediately after the operation and suturing, turundas (cotton bundles) are installed in the nasal passages, 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, the development of side effects of anesthesia from other systems is possible. Without appropriate medical care, severe pain, nosebleeds, burst blood vessels on the skin and in the white of the eyes are likely.

2nd day: swelling and pain spreads to the entire face, a slight visual impairment is possible, painkillers are needed, drowsiness disappears, bleeding decreases. According to reviews, this is the hardest day after a nose job. There are also nausea, weakness, fever, numbness of the nose.

3rd day: swelling of the face is manifested by continuous hematomas, their spread stops, the pain gradually subsides, vision is restored.

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

5th day: in the normal course of rehabilitation, bleeding and pain completely stop.

6-8th day: splints are replaced, sutures are removed after open surgery. Nasal breathing is partially restored, 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 the removal of the splint is far from ideal, but due to swelling, it is too early to judge the result of the plastic surgery.

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

The third stage of rehabilitation after rhinoplasty is associated with the complete return of the patient 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 completely stopped, which can lead to a change 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 after 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 operated on.

2. Stopping nasal breathing. At a normal rehabilitation rate, it recovers after a week. If an operation was performed to remove the hump of the nose, nasal breathing can be permanently difficult.

3. Decreased sensitivity, numbness of the nose, upper lip, dysfunction of smell. It passes as the restoration of innervation of the soft tissues.

4. Scars on the bottom of the nose. Removed by cosmetic procedures or corrected by a surgeon.

5. Infectious infection. It is very dangerous for a weakened body; a course of antibiotics is prescribed to prevent it.

6. The results of an unsuccessful operation, re-traumatization or surgeon's mistake - 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 recovery, you need to follow a few simple recommendations and prohibitions:

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

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

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

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

5. Protect yourself from colds for 3 months, avoid 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, the constant load on the bridge of the nose can affect the process of its formation.

7. Until the complete disappearance of puffiness (3-6 months), smoking and drinking alcohol is prohibited.

Reviews after the operation

“Since childhood, I had problems breathing through my nose, 2 years ago I finally decided to have an operation. I leafed through the websites of all clinics in Moscow, read all the reviews, chose a doctor. The worst thing was to look at myself in the mirror for the first 2 weeks - the whole face was swollen and turned into a color, like a 50 alcoholic. Fortunately, the bruises quickly began to dissolve 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 am satisfied. The bruises disappeared quickly, 2 weeks after the operation, I smeared their remains with cosmetics and went to work. The resulting shape of the nose suits, but breathing has not fully recovered - only one nostril breathes. The doctor says - you have to wait for a year, a scar has formed, which can resolve on its own. If this does not happen, a second operation will probably be required.”

Alice, St. Petersburg.

“The most important task for a successful plastic surgery is to find a good surgeon. I had a nose with a hump, 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, she turned to another doctor, a specialist with twenty years of experience. Despite all the warnings about the dangers of a second operation, the result was exactly what I expected.

Maria Tamaridze, Rostov-on-Don.

“In 2010, I did rhinoplasty of the tip of the nose, the operation, along with anesthesia, was quite expensive - a little over 50,000 rubles. The doctor was carefully selected, focusing on the photos of the completed noses. She returned to work quickly, there were no big bruises and no complications. But the very tip of the nose 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, after another two - the swelling increased and the tip of the nose arched in the opposite direction. The doctor asks to wait another 3 months, maybe the nose will straighten itself out, and if not, then another operation will need to be done. I am very upset, just in case I am looking for another specialist, a master in repeated corrections.

Alla, Moscow region.

To speed up the recovery of the nose after rhinoplasty, you should follow the medical recommendations, as well as know what you can and cannot do during this period.

First days, month, year, life after rhinoplasty

Of course, after such a surgical intervention as rhinoplasty, life in general changes. This is due to the fact that a person’s complexes disappear according to his appearance, he becomes more self-confident and remains satisfied when looking at himself in the mirror.

However, in order to achieve beautiful noses after rhinoplasty, patients have to go a long way towards perfect appearance.

Since the operation is accompanied by discomfort and has a long recovery period. Frequent questions after or before surgery are: does the tip of the nose drop after rhinoplasty, does it hurt, how long does rehabilitation take, and much more.

The first day after rhinoplasty is determined by rather vivid symptoms, at this time there is severe swelling, soreness of the nose, difficulty breathing as a result of the introduction of cotton turundas 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 a positive final result, complications occur in rare cases. In addition to modeling the nose itself, during the procedure, the deformity of the septum can be corrected and the tip and wings of the nose can be changed.
Scarring of tissues 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 all that has been described, we can conclude that the life of a person who decides to have an operation changes greatly for the better.

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

As a result of nose rhinoplasty, patients often experience symptoms of complications, which are determined by various conditions, can be short or long, that is, not correctable 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 as a result of the operation there is a violation of soft tissues and blood vessels. For some people, slight swelling after rhinoplasty can persist for a year.

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

Bone callus after rhinoplasty

Often, as a result of surgery, patients may
find a callus on the nose 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, the field of reducing swelling and removing cotton turundas. In time, it can be 1-2 or more weeks after 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 wrong actions of a medical specialist. Most often, such a defect will need to be corrected only after a minimum of 6 months has elapsed with a second operation.

If, after the convergence of edema, a hump has formed on the nose, you should contact your surgeon.

Subcutaneous scar after rhinoplasty

If the surgeon incorrectly applied cosmetic sutures, a subcutaneous scar may form on the soft tissue area, which is well palpable on palpation and may cause some inconvenience.

temperature after rhinoplasty

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

Hard nose tip after rhinoplasty

Due to a violation of the integrity of the cartilage and soft tissues, in addition to edema, a phenomenon such as a hard tip of the nose can be observed. Basically, this condition is not long-term and passes by the end of rehabilitation.

Crooked nose tip after rhinoplasty

The development of a crooked tip is a fairly common complication of rhinoplasty and is not eliminated on its own. In most cases, this will require a second operation.

Nose bump after rhinoplasty

The appearance of a bump in the nose after surgery can be attributed to swelling of the tissues and after its reduction, the bump, as a rule, decreases.

Bad smell in the nose after rhinoplasty

The appearance of a specific odor after nose surgery may be associated with the use of drugs and soft tissue healing processes.

Nose breathing after removal of turunda rhinoplasty

As a rule, the respiratory function of the nose after rhinoplasty resumes with a decrease in swelling and removal of turundas. If after such actions the condition has not changed, you should consult a doctor.

Different nostrils after rhinoplasty

Such a complication, as a different shape of the nostrils, does not occur often and depends on the incorrect calculations of the surgeon and the planning of the operation. To eliminate the defect, a second rhinoplasty is prescribed.

bruising after rhinoplasty

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

Upturned nose after rhinoplasty

If the doctor planned the course of the operation incorrectly, 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 be given to neighboring areas, so the patient also often complains of a headache.

Asymmetry after rhinoplasty

If asymmetry of the face occurs, you should consult a doctor. The appearance of this complication should be judged only with the complete convergence of edema.

Eye problems after rhinoplasty

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

Nose drops after rhinoplasty

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

What is impossible and what is possible after rhinoplasty?

What can and cannot be done after rhinoplasty during the recovery and rehabilitation period.

For a quick recovery after surgery, it is imperative to know certain rules, and to know what is possible and what is not possible after the operation.

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, because this normalizes breathing and reduces pressure on the nose, which allows you not to spoil the new shape.

Alcohol after rhinoplasty

It is believed that alcohol after surgery is harmful, because it provokes vasodilation, which can lead to open stitches and bleeding.

It is best to refrain from alcohol for the entire period of rehabilitation after the operation.

Pregnancy after rhinoplasty

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

Can I fly by plane after rhinoplasty?

When taking off on an airplane, a person’s blood pressure changes greatly and bleeding can open, so flights on this type of vehicle are contraindicated after surgery.

sex after rhinoplasty

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

Solarium after rhinoplasty

A visit to the solarium after surgery is strictly contraindicated, as it can provoke bleeding.

Glasses after rhinoplasty

In order not to injure the nose even more and not to disturb its shape, you should refrain from glasses for at least 1-2 weeks. In case of poor quality of vision, it is recommended to use lenses.

Is it possible to sunbathe after rhinoplasty

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

Can I smoke after rhinoplasty?

Hookah after noplasty or a regular cigarette are contraindicated, because they contribute to circulatory disorders, increase blood pressure and lower the immune status. You should refrain from such a habit for about a month.

Can I drink coffee after rhinoplasty?

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

Why You Shouldn't Blow Your Nose After Rhinoplasty

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

Exercise after rhinoplasty

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

Can you pick your nose after rhinoplasty?

Both blowing your nose and picking your nose is impossible, so as not to break the mucous membrane and cause bleeding.

It is possible to speed up the recovery period of the patient after rhinoplasty by following medical recommendations and proper care of the nose.

Gypsum after rhinoplasty

To fix the nose after surgery, a plaster splint is applied with which they walk for at least 2 weeks. Removal of plaster after rhinoplasty takes place in a hospital by the attending physician. Often, after removing the plaster after rhinoplasty, the patient develops edema. This is due to soft tissue compression and after a few days it decreases.

Nasal pads after rhinoplasty

To stop bleeding, after surgery, the patient is injected with tampons moistened with a drug into the nasal passages.

Patch after rhinoplasty

Why put a patch on your nose after rhinoplasty? This is done in order to protect the operated sites 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, drugs are used - glucocorticosteroids, which are injected with an injection into the places of scar formation.

Strips after rhinoplasty

To eliminate puffiness and fix the correct shape of the nose, strips are used, which are something like adhesive tape.

Seam after rhinoplasty

On what day is the suture 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 dissolve 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.

Treatment with chlorhexidine after rhinoplasty

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

Effective remedies after rhinoplasty

How to do massage after rhinoplasty

To improve blood circulation and metabolic reactions, after rhinoplasty, doctors recommend doing a massage that 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 edema after rhinoplasty

The drug Diprospan has a large number of pharmacological properties and most importantly - helps in reducing swelling. The agent is injected into the area of \u200b\u200bedema or intramuscularly.

Diprospan contains many active ingredients, so it effectively eliminates swelling after surgery.

Dimexide after rhinoplasty

Like Diprospan, Dimexide is determined by a pronounced
decongestant action and is widely used to relieve complications during nose surgery.

How to rinse your nose after rhinoplasty?

You can reduce swelling, normalize breathing, and also help accelerate healing with regular nasal lavages. 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 washing 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 edema is completely reduced 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 acceptable.

Dolobene after rhinoplasty

To exclude complications of the operation in the form of edema, you should daily smear the nose with Dolobene gel. Such a drug, in addition to this property, effectively accelerates blood circulation and metabolic processes.

Self-absorbable turundas after rhinoplasty

At present, ordinary cotton turundas are often replaced with self-absorbable ones, which do not require such careful maintenance and are more convenient to use.

Physiotherapy after rhinoplasty

To speed up the process of tissue repair and reduce swelling of the mucosa, physiotherapy 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.

As physiotherapy, electrophoresis, ultraphonophoresis, phototherapy and darsonvalization can be prescribed.

In the first 2-3 days after rhinoplasty, the most pronounced discomfort is noted. There are swellings and bruises on the face, the nose breathes badly, the general heaviness of the face is felt. Headaches are possible.

In a day rhinoplasty, the surgeon introduces silicone splints or cotton turundas into the nasal passages. A splint or plaster is applied to the external nose. Please note: it is strictly forbidden to remove gypsum and remove turundas on your own - this is fraught with serious complications! A catheter that is installed in a vein for general anesthesia and postoperative infusion of drugs can cause some inconvenience. It is removed when the patient is discharged and sent home. I recommend that you refrain from wearing clothes that need to be pulled over your head, especially knee socks, T-shirts and jumpers with narrow collars.

Removal of turundas and removal of plaster.

After 3 - 5 days splints are taken out of the nostrils. Contrary to common misconceptions, this procedure is completely painless. By removing the splints, it becomes easier for the patient to breathe through the nose. True, free nasal breathing will still be partially blocked until the primary edema converges. During this period, patients begin itching and irritation of the skin under a cast or splint. This is completely normal and should just be tolerated. Never move or remove the immobilizing bandage without permission! This can lead to nose deformities and spoil the result of rhinoplasty. If the surgeon finds traces of such actions, he has every right to disclaim responsibility for the outcome of rhinoplasty.

After 7 - 10 days the surgeon removes the plaster cast. What you see in the mirror after that should not scare you - the nose will be 1.5-2 times larger than planned for rhinoplasty. This is swelling that has not gone down yet. He can "walk" on the nose for up to six months. The final result of rhinoplasty is evaluated after 1 year, when both external and internal edema are neutralized. On the 7-10th day, the gypsum may fall off by itself, and this is not a problem if you did not “help” it. But in this case, I advise you to contact the surgeon ahead of time.

After removal of the tampons, sutures may remain in the nostrils, on the columella and in the folds of the wings of the nose. Do not pull them with tweezers and do not take them out. This is fraught with divergence of seams and ugly scars. Try to avoid active facial expressions, especially laughter.

Household activities after rhinoplasty.

The moral preparation for the operation is no less important than the physical one. First of all, you must internally agree to a number of restrictions that await you in the rehabilitation period.

Restrictions on sports and other activities after rhinoplasty

I forbid my patients to tilt their heads forward when they are in the nose with splints. Heavy loads are an absolute taboo. Temporarily forget about the gym, jogging, etc. - Only walking at a moderate pace is allowed. Organize your peace. Do not lift heavy objects, 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 the movement of the head down (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 the operation. The fact is that the nose becomes more vulnerable and prone to injury. You don't want to go back to rhinoplasty again and again, do you?

Post-traumatic rhinoplasty is extremely difficult, and regeneration after it proceeds 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 do not need colds now, and when bathing, 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 solid high pillow or half-sitting - for the second option, there are special beds that rise at the head. It is recommended to use mattresses and pillows with orthopedic effect. Try to control yourself in a dream, do not roll over on your side and do not lie face down in the pillow.

Sleeping on your back is a must for 3 weeks. Then you can gently roll over on your side. Favorite posture on the stomach is allowed to be taken only after 6-10 months, when the healing is completed.

Washing your face after rhinoplasty

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

The usual way of washing will become available after removing the plaster. But even now, you have to be very careful. Do not rub your face with a towel - just gently blot it to remove excess moisture. Do not use cleansers that provoke allergies.

Diet and Nutrition

Rehab does not involve a specific diet, although I advise my patients to eat light and wholesome foods. However, I do not forbid any food. The only thing you should limit yourself to is pickles and smoked meats that retain fluid in the tissues.

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

Watch your stool and avoid constipation - extra 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 lavage after rhinoplasty

Washing the nose is allowed after removing the plaster, but only in agreement with the doctor and subject to the correct technique for performing the procedure.

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

Returning to work after rhinoplasty

Return to work is allowed after 2-3 weeks, after removal of plaster and sutures. In the same period, pronounced 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

Wash your hair should be tilted back, as in hairdressers and beauty salons. You can contact the masters or ask for help from household members.

If there is a longuet on the face, make every effort not to wet it.

Thermal drops have a bad effect on regenerative processes, so hot baths should not be taken.

Alcoholic drinks after rhinoplasty

Give up alcohol for the entire recovery phase. Before surgery, also limit your alcohol intake - this will help protect you from bleeding and side effects of medications that do not mix 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 adversely affect rehabilitation. Refuse to visit the bath and sauna, tanning (natural and artificial), contrast shower.

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and use sunscreen with a high SPF.

Failure to follow this rule can lead to hyperpigmentation.

Corrective glasses and sunglasses should not be worn after osteotomy to avoid bone deformities.

Wearing glasses after rhinoplasty

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

If you have poor eyesight, take care of the selection and purchase of contact lenses in advance.

Flu and cold after rhinoplasty: how to be treated?

Colds and flu are best avoided altogether. But if the disease has begun, in no case do not blow your nose. Use hygienic 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 forbidden to resort to mechanical cleanings for 2-3 months. I advise you to use soft and gentle products. It is important to moisturize dry skin, and it is important to clean oily skin with a fine scrub. Superficial and medium peels are available no earlier than 2 months later.

To optimize the appearance of your new nose, your doctor may prescribe a massage. You can't do it on your own!

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