Due to its growing popularity in the entertainment world, more people are choosing to get a nose job. With that in mind, one of the most frequent questions people ask concerning this procedure is exactly how long does it take to recover, as well as what does the recovery encompass. This article will answer both of these questions.
Obviously, the patients nose will be very tender after the operation. This tenderness will include some facial swelling and bruising, as well as some general discomfort. Luckily, the patients swelling should last less than 3 full days.
Fortunately, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the amount of swelling the patient will experience. First, the cosmetic surgeon will pack your nose after the operation. Second, the surgeon will suggest that you ice your nose.
Generally, the patient can expect the bruising to heal in around 10 days. This comes with a caveat though. If the patient is a smoker, the healing can range from 3 to 5 weeks. As with any medical procedure, smokers seem to take a longer time to heal than non smokers.
The last unattractive issue that needs to be brought up is the fact that during the recovery period, you will most likely have black eyes from the surgery.
Lets now move on to post operative rhinoplasty care. Your surgeons office will schedule a series of follow up appointments. Please do not skip these appointments, as this is when your doctor will be monitoring your healing to ensure infection does not occur.
Also, to combat infection, you will most likely be prescribed antibiotics. Furthermore, most surgeons will prescribe pain medication to alleviate the discomfort caused by the surgery.
Lastly, you will be able to return to work around a week after the surgery. While you may go back to work, you should refrain from any hard physical activity for at least 3 weeks. It is important that you take all precautions to ensure you do not bump your nose during the recovery period. Failure to heed this advice could result in a misaligned nose.
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