Aesthetic surgery is an important task for most patients. As such, adequate preparation for the entire order, including periods before and after, is essential for a positive result. This is especially for a procedure as complex and nuanced as rhinoplasty, or the surgical alteration of the nose.
Our experienced London consultant, Mr. William Townley, understands that there is often a degree of uncertainty about what to expect after rhinoplasty is completed. Next, Mr. Townley has mapped a scheme of the different phases of a typical rhinoplasty recovery process.
The day of surgery
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia; However, patients are often awake, sitting and talking within half an hour. After surgery (Whatch takes about two or three hours), a silicone splint is placed in the nose and some sutures under the tip. Most of my patients go home on the day of surgery, but they can stay the night in the hospital if they do.
The first week
Duration The first week, patients should gradually feel ready to return to their daily lives. At their own pace, they should be able to eat and drink normally; Walk to stores; And take care of themselves. After a week, the patient will return to Mr. Townley for the elimination of sutures and a tracking visit.
Althehemy many patients care about postoperative discomfort, most do not experience significant pain. Any discomfort that occurs can or be controlled with regular simple analgesics (for example, paracetamol, ibuuprofen). Duration The first two or three days, experienced patients in the nostrils and the back of the throat. Moretones and swelling are also normal at this stage, but should immediately be resolved if the patient closely follows the subsequent care instructions.
The second week
Swelling and bruises should be dissipated around this time, allowing patients to work socially (EC, go to dinner) or return to work without fear of being noticed. In addition, patients can breathe again on the nose again at this point.
Approximately two weeks, the splint is eliminated. The effects are usually notable immediately, although they will spend many months before the final result is achieved. Keep in mind that seeing your new nose for the first time can be an emotional event. Most patients are excited, but at the same time, change can initially feel wintering. It is important to be patient with himself while traveling through his recovery.
Immediately after the elimination of the fused (in this case to 1 week).
Two to six weeks
After six weeks, 60-70% of the swelling must be resolved. As swelling continues to fade, the effects of surgery should become increasingly notable. Duration This period, patients are usually safe to return to normal exercise (such as running, lifting weights or going to the gym).
Breathe through the nose must return to normal; In fact, rhinoplasty often improves the ability of a patient to breathe through the nose. That said, if he suffers from hay fever, keep in mind that he can be more sensitive to all kinds of the first season after his surgery.
After
After the six -week brand, the changes should continue to occur, a little slower, week by week, basic instead of daily. The final result is usually the application after a year.
Although the timeline explained above presents a common recovery experience, keep in mind that its healing process will depend on its unique case. As always, if you have any questions or group about this or other facial plastic surgery procedure, we recommend that you communicate with our office.
Editor’s note: The original version of this blog was published on February 1, 2019.
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