Rhinoplasty refers to complex plastic surgery, the rehabilitation period, as a rule, is painless. In each clinic where such an operation is performed, special measures are provided that are aimed at effectively facilitating the rehabilitation period.
The patient after surgery over the next few days will need to wear plaster, which must be periodically changed. It helps restrain swelling, prevents the bones of the nose from dispersing.
The first 3-4 days after surgery, you can apply cold to the nose, but you need to do this carefully so as not to damage the plaster cast. In addition, a plastic surgeon can give recommendations on the use of apricot, peach or almond oil. This is necessary so that oil solutions lubricate the nasal mucosa, which greatly facilitates the separation of crusts. It is advisable to use aquamaris - a special harmless solution for washing the nose. It is sold in a regular pharmacy and is indicated even for infants to cleanse the sinuses.
If any threads are felt in the nose, in no case can they be removed on their own, as this can cause seams to diverge and scarring will go wrong. Therefore, it is important to comply with the doctor’s instructions, not to engage in amateur performances and consult with your plastic surgeon on all matters of interest.
Operation after which it proceeds differently for everyone, it is also accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Do not worry about this, because all the troubles, as a rule, are associated only with inconveniences and limitations. For example, you have to sleep exclusively on your back, give up solid foods for a while, do not smoke.
However, the most unpleasant thing is that you have to breathe through your mouth, which for many is the biggest problem.
Of course, there are difficulties with taking a shower, washing your hair, because you need to try not to wet the bandage. Not many patients decide to appear on the street with such a bandage on their face and try to sit out this period at home. But, it only seems that the period of discomfort is long and difficult - usually it goes away without unnecessary problems.
After rhinoplasty in the first days, body temperature can rise to 38 ° C, weakness appears. But after 4 days, these symptoms usually do not bother.
To speed up the rehabilitation process, a plastic surgeon prescribes physiotherapeutic procedures.