Selection of a doctor is of great importance for a successful rhinoplasty. The doctor's experience and post-operative recommendations are very important in order to obtain a natural-looking nose that suits the person's facial structure.

How Long Does It Take to Heal After Rhinoplasty?

There are some points to consider during the recovery process after rhinoplasty. It is extremely important not to get hit in the nose or get an infection during this process. Rhinoplasty surgery performed in the morning is usually discharged in the afternoon, and if necessary, the patient is kept under observation overnight. A few hours after the surgery, you can move around the hospital and start on liquid nutrition. Swelling and bruising in the first days after surgery are temporary and normal. During this process, bruising and swelling can be prevented from getting worse by applying regular ice compresses to the forehead and cheeks. The recovery period is about a week and 10 days, and at the end of this period, the cast is removed. Approximately 10 days after the rhinoplasty surgery, the person can return to his normal life as the bruises that may develop due to the operation have disappeared and the recovery will be completed.

What Should Be Considered After Rhinoplasty?

After rhinoplasty, the doctor's recommendations should be followed, especially in the first week. After open or closed rhinoplasty, the following should be taken into consideration:

• Since the plaster on the nose should remain for about a week, the plaster should not get wet or remain damp during this period. First, you should not take a shower for the first week and avoid being in extremely hot environments such as saunas.

• Although it is normal for swelling and bruising to occur in the first days, this situation is temporary. In order for this situation to pass more quickly, you should lie down with your head elevated and apply a cold compress to your forehead and cheeks for 10 minutes every hour.

• During the approximately 2-week recovery period, one should not lie face down and the nose should be protected from all kinds of blows and pressure. Sports activities should be avoided.

• For nasal cleaning, sprays and creams recommended by the doctor are carefully applied.

• In the first days after the surgery, attention should be paid to eating soft foods, difficult chewing movements and excessive facial movements that will put pressure on the nose should be avoided.

• Avoiding exposure to intense sunlight and wearing glasses is not recommended for the first few months. It takes months for the nose to take its final shape after rhinoplasty surgery.