How to take care of your nose after rhinoplasty

Caring for your nose after surgery

One of the most popular surgical interventions (rhinoplasty), although performed for aesthetic and medical reasons, is accompanied by stress for the body. The speed of tissue healing, the disappearance of puffiness and bruises depend on the complexity of the operation, the age of the patient, and, of course, on strict adherence to the rules of nose and face care. Compliance with all the doctor’s recommendations will help you recover without unwanted complications.

Recovery and care after rhinoplasty of the nose

The most important thing after rhinoplasty is gentle care and avoidance of nose blows. Otherwise, you can seriously injure the organ, which will lead to complications. You need to sleep with your head raised on a high pillow. Those who are used to resting on their stomachs will have to give up this position for a while.

What the surgeon usually recommends:

• exclusion of intense sports;
• do not bend your head sharply;
• avoid any impact on the nose area;
• a couple of weeks after the intervention apply a spray based on saline;
• six months after rhinoplasty glasses are not allowed;
• you can use a cooling compress to relieve puffiness;
• in the first days after rhinoplasty, you do not need to wash your nose with water.

In the first days after surgery, it is recommended to reduce active movements so as not to provoke bleeding. Do not bend too much for at least a couple of weeks, there are no significant restrictions on physical activity beyond. First, you need to sleep on the highest pillow possible.

In the postoperative period, local areas of the skin that are not affected during the operation should be carefully washed with a cotton swab. Places of passage of the nostrils should be treated with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Skin care after nose surgery

After nose surgery, the skin may deteriorate slightly. This is due to the fact that during the period of primary rehabilitation, the operated person wears a bandage on his face for at least ten days. From constant contact of the dermis with the material, which provoke clogged pores, black spots on the nose may appear.

In addition, before the operation, the doctor applies a medical solution to the patient’s skin, which greatly dries the epidermis. Such impregnation also affects the condition of the dermis. However, such problems are solved with proper care. If the patient has oily skin, it is better to clean the face before rhinoplasty. This way you can prevent rashes after the doctor has applied an alcohol-based product.

To get rid of acne that appears after removing the bandage, you can gently use scrubs. Rub them gently. The products that are applied to the face and washed off after a few minutes are suitable.

Badyagi-based ointments help to cleanse the pores. Their beneficial effect on the face helps to get rid of bruises and swelling. They can be applied as a mask and after a certain time washed off with warm water. In any case, it is better to consult the surgeon regarding the use of creams and ointments. The recovery period necessarily involves care of the postoperative sutures. It is important to take care of avoiding scarring so that the cosmetic effect of the operation is preserved for a long time. To do this, it is necessary to treat the seams with anti-inflammatory agents. After they have healed, it is recommended to use  medicine that absorb scars.

Before choosing and using any drug, you need to consult your doctor. The doctor will prescribe therapy based on the patient’s personal characteristics and the complexity of the surgical intervention. And the patient should fully follow medical recommendations and not be lazy to take care of the nose after rhinoplasty.