What Not Do After Rhinoplasty?

The recovery period after a nose job is as crucial as the surgery itself. The shape of your nose, which you will appreciate as a result, will depend on whether you observe all the surgeon’s suggestions and remember all things not to do after rhinoplasty. Any mechanical effect on the postoperative nose can be devastating: soft tissues are damaged and deformed, and the sutures can quickly become infected. Therefore, you should understand the post-operative care instructions given by your doctor and follow them as instructed for the best results.

9 Things To Avoid After Rhinoplasty

You should not do any of the following actions after your nose surgery:

• Wearing glasses. Even with light frames, glasses put pressure on the bridge of the nose and the septum. Consider specially designed nasal splints or taping the glasses to your forehead if you have to wear them.
• Sleep on your stomach or side. In this case, the risk of mechanical damage increases, so you should only sleep on your back and with the headboard raised by about 30 degrees (a high pillow is also allowed). This position reduces swelling and keeps your nose safe from getting bumped while sleeping.
• Intense physical activity. It is accompanied by increased peripheral circulation, which causes swelling and repeats bleeding from the postoperative wound. Avoid running, weightlifting, and even brisk walking for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery. If you must get some exercise, walking on the gentler side is advised since that keeps up circulation without damaging it.
• Sunbathing, swimming in a hot tub, swimming pool, swimming in the sea with waves that can hit your face, visiting a sauna, visiting a solarium. All activities that increase body temperature and peripheral circulation are also prohibited after rhinoplasty. You should, at the same time, avoid direct sunlight. The UV can further discolor the skin on your nose and may heal more slowly or give rise to other complications.
• Show emotions through facial expressions. Facial muscles “pull” nose tissues, which should be avoided after a nose job. Though it may amount to a challenge, more so in social situations, try as much as possible to avoid excessive laughing, wide smiling, or any other facial expression that involves exaggerated facial movement at the initial stages of healing.
• Sneezing with your mouth closed. It creates excessive pressure in the nasopharynx, compromising the integrity of postoperative stitches and the fragile nose. If you feel a sneeze coming, try to open your mouth when you do to decrease the pressure upon your nose.
• Smoking. We recommend patients abstain from cigarettes before and after surgery. For heavy smokers, cigarette use should be kept to a minimum. Violation of this rule makes healing difficult and increases swelling. Nicotine reduces blood flow. Blood flow is needed for proper healing of the wounds. If quitting smoking is not possible, discuss options with a doctor.
• Excessive alcohol consumption. Alcohol is incompatible with medications that the patient needs to take after surgery. In addition, alcohol slows down tissue repair, promotes vasodilation and constriction, can cause capillary rupture, and provokes swelling around the eyes. If you want to drink, do not do so until you are completely healed, or ask your surgeon for directions.
• Eating food that is too cold or too hot. During rehabilitation, you should limit yourself to coffee, tea, ice water, and ice cream. The restrictions are the same as in the previous point. Consuming foods at extreme temperatures can trigger nasal congestion or discomfort; this could affect the healing procedure.

When Can I Do Normal Things After Rhinoplasty?

It is recommended to spend the first two weeks in a calm mode but still remain active, not giving up daily activities and light walks. The thermoplastic nasal cast is removed at the end of the first week (or later); after removal, a thin plaster is usually applied for another week. Try to stay moderately active and have a good rest. Keep track of your water balance. Do not overload yourself with household chores; they will have to wait. Your body will need all your strength to recover from the operation.

With an intimate life, you will have to wait an average of up to 3 weeks. After this period, you can gradually return to a full daily life, work, and social activities. By the end of the second week, swelling will decrease, bruising will completely disappear, and you will be able to comfortably return to social life. However, one should return gradually to routine while continuing to avoid heavy physical exertion. The important thing in this phase is to identify and act in response to body demands by resting.

What Is the Fastest Way To Recover From a Nose Job?

Many questions, worries, and concerns about the final result of the surgery are natural for every patient. It is essential to know that the rhinoplasty was successful, and only an experienced surgeon can give such a guarantee! Besides, strict adherence to Dr. Kadir’s instructions will guarantee the fastest possible rehabilitation after a nose job.

Recovery time is dependent on not only the strict following of post-operative instructions but also your daily lifestyle. A balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients can greatly help during this period. Particular significance is given to those playing roles in healing processes such as Vitamin C and Zinc. Also, keeping yourself well-hydrated is essential since it reduces swelling while promoting the healing process.

Another major factor in accelerating recovery is stress management. This is because it can weaken your immune system, and that will just slow down the recovery rate. Provide relaxation techniques like meditation and deep breathing to keep stress at bay.

Lastly, keeping all follow-up appointments with your surgeon ensures that things are going well, and that in case there are any complications, they might be detected at an early stage. Keep in mind that each patient heals differently, so patience is required and taking good care of oneself—these are the keys to recovering as humanly possible.