How Do You Heal Quickly After A Rhinoplasty?
A Rhinoplasty is a specialized nose surgery that is also known as a “nose job.” While there are many types of rhinoplasty surgeries, including surgery of the septum and surgery of the nasal bridge, the healing process post rhinoplasty is usually the same. Here are some ways to heal better and faster after a rhinoplasty. Ice the tissue around the nose using soft, flexible ice packs. Avoid touching the nose directly. It is important to keep ice on the face constantly for 24 hours after the surgery in order to reduce swelling and minimize pain. Take the prescribed pain medication. Your doctor will most likely prescribe Vicodin after a rhinoplasty, because it is one of the few high-strength pain medications that does not thin the blood. (After a rhinoplasty, it is likely that you will have at least one nose bleed.) Incline your head on pillows so that you do not lay your head flat for one week after surgery. This will help to drain the fluid from your nose and face. Avoid increasing your h
