What should I do the night before rhinoplasty?

What should I do the night before rhinoplasty?

Do not Drink Alcohol during the week before your procedure. Seek other modes of relaxation during your pre-operative week. Do not Smoke Cigarettes (ever, but especially) during the week before your procedure or during your recovery. Do not take Aspirin, coumadin, and other blood-thinning medications.

Can I shower the morning of rhinoplasty?

You may wash your face being careful to only cleanse the area surrounding the area around the nasal tape/splint. You may shower 2 days after surgery. If you shower, use a dry washcloth or plastic wrap over splint/tape.

How do you feel after waking up from rhinoplasty?

When you wake up after the procedure, you may feel some discomfort in the affected area. You may also notice swelling, puffiness, bruising and mild drainage. Once you are fully awake and a suitable amount of time has passed, you will be able to leave the clinic.

How long should you stay in bed after rhinoplasty?

After rhinoplasty, you should sleep on your back with your head elevated on two pillows for at least one week to minimize swelling. Dr. Boyd may require some patients to continue sleeping on their backs for a while longer to avoid damaging the nasal tissues.

Can you take care of yourself after rhinoplasty?

Rest is absolutely necessary. You should rest with your head elevated in a recliner or with at least 2 pillows for at least the first week after surgery. Try not to sleep on the side of your face but rather sleep with the back of your head on the pillow. Some patients prefer an airline type pillow for comfort.

Is it hard to sleep after rhinoplasty?

During your recovery, your nose will be delicate and malleable, so it is important not to sleep on your stomach or side, which can put pressure on your nose. This will not only cause discomfort but may also compromise your results. To reduce swelling, you should keep your head elevated as you sleep.

How long after rhinoplasty can I wear makeup?

When you can wear makeup again usually depends on the procedure. If you have a rhinoplasty, you should avoid applying pressure to your nose for at least two weeks. However, you can start applying makeup to the rest of your face once the external splint is removed five to seven days after surgery.

How soon after rhinoplasty can I smile?

After a rhinoplasty procedure, don’t be surprised if your smile is temporarily affected by post-operative swelling. The effect is temporary and your smile will return to normal after the initial swelling has dissipated. This may take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.