Top 7 Tips About How to Speed up Your Rhinoplasty Recovery

"Recovery from rhinoplasty surgery is easy and fast if you follow the plastic surgeon's instructions, you are required to attend necessary follow-ups, as recommended!"

·       Are you concerned about post-op discomforts and need suggestions?

·       Do you want to achieve a safer, faster, and easier recovery after a nose job?

·       Do you like to get informed about using post-op medications for a speedier recovery?

·       Are you willing to get aware of every instruction related to rhinoplasty recovery?

Usually, a recovery process after any surgical procedure is slow and completes the step-by-step journey. Rhinoplasty surgery is also not untouched and follows the same thing when we talk about healing to achieve the desired results. But, it is a fact that if someone follows the post-op instructions, it is easier to achieve a smooth and speedier recovery of their rhinoplasty surgery, said Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., head of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, Bangalore, India.

The average rhinoplasty recovery time is one year. It may sound like a long time, but it is manageable and more accessible. However, one must be aware that the recovery timeline may vary from patient to patient depending on their physical and anatomical status.

Generally, rhinoplasty recovery goes something like this:

·       Week 1^st: The splint can be removed from your nose. Bruising may take two weeks to resolve. After that, you can resume activities of daily living.

·       Week 2^nd: Most facial swelling has subsided, and bruising should have resolved.

·       3-4 weeks: You can safely resume cardiovascular activities such as jogging, swimming, and cycling.

·       6^th week: You can resume resistance workouts such as weight lifting, wearing glasses, or blowing your nose.

·       3-6 months: The numbness and abnormal sensations in your nose and nasal skin should be resolved.

·       1 Year: The healing process is complete, and you achieve a fully refined result with a new shape, size, and contour.

There are some recommendations to speed up your rhinoplasty recovery as mentioned below:

1.    Take it easy for the first seven to ten days:

It is common to experience some congestion for a few weeks, maybe even a few months. This feeling is caused by swollen nasal tissues and resists the urge to blow your nose. So, you are advised to talk to your plastic surgeon and not rush to activities like jogging, sports, or engaging in strenuous activities that can set back your recovery. Dr. Karishma Kagodu will advise a saline nasal spray to moisturize your nasal passages until the swelling goes down gently. Thus, you must keep patient and experience a smooth healing process followed by the plastic surgeon's instructions.

2.    Use cold compresses:

It is required to use a cooling pad or ice bag to your eyes and cheek area, where swelling and bruising are prominent after rhinoplasty surgery. The ice pack will cause the blood vessels to constrict, minimizing swelling and bruising and speeding up the recovery process.

3.    Go for a walk:

It is advisable to continue daily walking as soon as you can do so. It is avoidable to start strenuous physical activities for a few weeks, but one can resume daily walks that accelerate healing. Walking increases blood circulation keeps blood moving through your body to expedite recovery.

4.    Maintain a healthy diet:

Eating habit plays a lot in the recovery process. It is advised to eat a healthy, balanced, and nutritious diet to speed up your rhinoplasty recovery. A diet consisting of proteins and vitamins will help your body heal faster. However, it is recommended to take a protein-rich diet consisting of nuts, meat, eggs, fish, and yogurt are good post-surgery to induce a faster recovery.

5.    Do not wear Glasses:

Anything that puts pressure on your nose is avoidable for a few days during the healing process. However, wearing sunglasses, reading glasses, or prescription glasses is not recommended during rhinoplasty recovery. Moreover, putting pressure on your nose during the healing period can hinder the healing, as you experience additional swelling, bruising, or even indentations that may require revision rhinoplasty surgery down the road.

6.    Avoid anti-inflammatory medications:

It might seem a cool idea to take anti-inflammatory drugs or pain medications after rhinoplasty surgery, but taking any medicines without your plastic surgeon's approval is not recommended. Instead, discuss the pain management with your plastic surgeon and only take recommended medications, as anti-inflammatory drugs dilate blood vessels resulting in increased swelling, bleeding, and prolonged recovery time.

7.    Attend the scheduled post-operative appointments:

You are required to attend all the scheduled post-operative appointments to keep track of your healing development. Follow-up appointments allow Dr. Karishma to monitor your healing development so that required instructions or medications can be suggested to accelerate the healing process. Even if you're feeling good, do not skip the follow-up appointments, as it helps you monitor your recovery and spot the problem right away, if any.

Conclusion:

Summing up, knowing your recovery process is itself an informed action requires follow-up visits. It is recommended to be aware of even with a small development or discomfort post-procedure to keep watch on the healing process whether it is going smoothly or not. A disciplined follow-up helps achieve a faster recovery and the best optimal results possible.

Dr. Karishma Kagodu is committed to providing a high standard of care from your first consultation through your recovery. To find out how Dr. Karishma can improve the appearance or function of your nose, call our Bangalore office at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006, or book an online appointment today.