What Is The Average Recovery Time For A Rhinoplasty Operation?
Posted on | February 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
I am planning on getting my nose done this summer and wanted to get some ideas on how long the recovery time is from people who has actually had it done? I just want to roughly estimate how much time I’ll need to take off from work. Thanks!
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February 24th, 2010 @ 6:10 am
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Recovery
Following rhinoplasty (nose job) surgery, part of the recovery process is staying in bed with the head elevated for the first 24 hours. Your face will feel puffy, your nose will ache, and a dull headache may be present. Pain can be managed with medication prescribed by the surgeon.
Swelling and bruising will peak after two to three days — this can be lessened with the application of cold compresses. Bleeding is common for the first few days of nose job (rhinoplasty) recovery, and you will be asked not to blow your nose for approximately one week. As part of rhinoplasty post operation instructions, patients will also be advised not to bend over with the head below the heart as this may increase swelling and bleeding. The nasal packing will be removed after a few days, and the splint (which covers the nose after surgery) and/or stitches will be removed one to two weeks later.
Most of the rhinoplasty side effects, such as swelling and bruising, will disappear after two to three weeks. Residual swelling can remain for several months to one year after a nose job, but this is usually not noticeable to anyone but the patient and the surgeon.
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