A nose job or rhinoplasty can help you
breathe easier or make you feel better about how you look and feel. In fact,
there are many reasons for nose jobs.
But once you’ve had nose surgery, you want to
recover quickly and without complications.
“The nose will be tender to touch for six
weeks following surgery. So you need to take it easy, slow down and follow
these tips for the first few weeks following nose surgery,” Dr. Armen Vartany who specializes in
rhinoplasty. “A little caution following surgery will pay off in a faster
rhinoplasty recovery.”
Dr. Armen Vartany recommends nose job
patients follow these 10 tips for fast rhinoplasty recovery:
10 Tips for Fast Nose
Job Recovery
1.
DON’T exercise vigorously for at least
two weeks. Take it easy and avoid strenuous exercise
that forces your body to consistently and aggressively move up, down and
around. Ease back into exercise during your third week of recovery. Avoid
playing basketball and volleyball for six weeks, or any other activity where
you might get smacked in the nose by a ball or an elbow.
2.
DON’T go swimming. Your nose will be
tender and swimming—especially diving—will move your nose around while it’s
still recovering. Plus, chlorine may get inside your nose, which can sting.
Stay away from the swimming pool for at least three to four weeks following
your nose surgery.
3.
DON’T blow your nose for two weeks. Enough said here.
4.
DON’T eat foods that require heavy
chewing. Save that steak dinner for later and eat simple, mild
foods you can enjoy with minimal effort.
5.
DON’T laugh too hard or smile too wide. We
know this sounds like stern advice. Just remember that your recovery is
temporary and the less your nose bounces around or stretches, the better.
6.
DON’T brush your teeth aggressively.
This may sound a bit silly, but aggressive brushing can cause you to move your
upper-lip more than you might expect, and your upper-lip is connected to your
sensitive nose. The less you move everything around your nose, the better
you’ll feel and the faster you’ll heal.
7.
DON’T pull clothing over your head.
Temporarily avoid t-shirts, sweatshirts and sweaters while your heal. Favoring
button-down shirts while your nose heals will help you avoid unintended pain or
nose movement.
8.
DON’T rest glasses on your nose up to
four weeks following surgery. The less weight you place
on your nose in the short term, the better the results in the long term. If you
have contact lenses, now is a good time to use them. If you can live without
sunglasses for the short term, we recommend you do so. If you absolutely must
wear eyeglasses, it is best to tape the hard nasal splint onto the nose, then
set the glasses on the splint. Otherwise, you may risk permanently pushing in
the nasal bones. You may also want to hold glasses in your hands and peer
through them without placing them on your nose.
9.
DON’T expose unprotected skin to the
sun for three months following surgery. Using sunscreen whenever
you venture out into the sun is always good advice. Following a nose job,
however, limiting damaging sun exposure is critically important since too much
sun can cause permanent discoloration on your nose.
10.
DON’T smoke for three weeks.
This advice applies three weeks before and after surgery. If you are a
smoker, this is a good time to stop!
Every Dr. Vartany rhinoplasty patient receives specific
post-operative instructions that include directions that help care for a
repaired nose following surgery, as well as explain what to expect during the
recovery process.”
Contact: Dr. Armen Vartany, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 116 S. Buena Vista Street Suite 300, Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 500-0823 Vartany.comhttp://www.vartany.com/10-tips-for-quick-recovery-from-nose-surgery.html
