After rhinoplasty

That you are reading this article means you have had a nose surgery already or are planning to go for one. This article will inform you about the conditions that arise after you have had nose surgery and how can you deal with it.

The nose recovery can take a year but it is only for a week or so that you will feel uncomfortable. After that you are ready to up and go but you have to take some precaution and have lots of patience. The recovery phase can be divided in three parts or so. The first part is the initial 24-72 hours, the second part is a week to fifteen days and the third part extends from the second week to a year.
In the initial 24 hours your nose will ache and some bleeding is common too. Apart from this you will have to remain in bed and sit in the elevated position. You will also notice that there is some swelling and bruising around the nose but this will subside and completely disappear in a week or two. It is advisable that you have a nurse for this period as it is very demanding emotionally as well as physically for your loved ones.
The swelling around the eyes will peak in the first two days and from then on will subside. It is advisable that you do not blow your nose for about a week. In this surgery the result depends on how religiously you adhere to the post operation instruction. This will include not doing anything that might result in a blow to your nose, not bending below your heart and no airline travel in the first 5-6 weeks. This instructions are easy to follow and will ensure that you have the best recovery.