Are you unsure of what to anticipate during your recuperation after rhinoplasty? Take a look at this day-by-day timetable for recovering after a nose surgery to assist you in making plans for the days and weeks that will follow your treatment.
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How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Nose Job?
Every patient’s nose is different, and so is the healing process after a nose job for every patient. The length of time necessary for you to recover from your surgery and observe the ultimate outcomes of your treatment may be affected by a wide variety of circumstances, including the following:
- Your state of health in general
- Your age
- The thickness of your skin
- The severity of the procedure
- The propensity of your body to swell or bruise easily when injured
- The method of surgery chosen (open or closed)
- If it’s your first nose job or a revision surgery
- How well you adhere to the postoperative guidelines provided by your surgeon
The following timeline provides a summary of the many phases of rhinoplasty recovery and what to expect in the upcoming days to a year after your procedure.
The First 24 Hours After Your Nose Job
Rhinoplasty is done at the facility under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Once you are awake and ready to go, a friend or family member you trust will drive you home. This person should stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours in case you need help.
Most likely, a splint will be put inside or outside your nose, or both, to protect and support your new nasal structures while they heal. You will be given painkillers to help you deal with any pain after surgery.
After rhinoplasty surgery, people often have swelling, bruising, bleeding, stuffy noses, and pain. During the first part of your recovery, you won’t be able to breathe through your nose, wear glasses, or put on make-up.
Day 1 To Day 3 After Your Nose Job
After a rhinoplasty, you should devote your attention to taking it easy and allowing your body to recover for the first three days. In most cases, this is when the most severe pain, swelling, and bruising will manifest themselves.
You may find that you are more comfortable if you use a cold compress about once per hour. It’s also important to follow your surgeon’s post-surgery instructions so you don’t open any wounds or cause an infection in the surgical sites.
Day 4 To Day 7 After Your Nose Job
Following a nose job, the majority of patients are ready and able to return to work within a period of one to two weeks.
After the third day, you should begin to feel more comfortable and be able to gradually ease back into your normal schedule. After seven days have passed after your rhinoplasty treatment, the bandages may normally be removed by your surgeon. However it is normal to still have some swelling or bruising and can be covered with makeup if needed.
Weeks 2 to Weeks 4 After Your Nose Job
Following a rhinoplasty, you shouldn’t have any obvious traces of sutures anywhere between two and three weeks after the procedure; hence, most individuals feel fine returning to social activities around this time.
However, you should still try to keep your level of physical activity to a minimum until around the fourth week after your surgery. Check in with your surgeon to make sure you are free to go back to the gym around this time. They should be able to give you the all clear. Because everyone’s body heals at a different pace, it’s possible that some individuals may have to hang in there for a little bit longer.
The Months Following Your Nose Job
By the eighth week after surgery, the majority of the edema should have subsided, and you should be able to resume your normal workout routine. It is expected that at this time, not only will your breathing have returned to normal, but it should also have improved.
After eight weeks, you should still see further improvement in the effects of your rhinoplasty, but at a much more gradual pace. It’s possible that certain places, like the tip, won’t show effects for up to eight months after the procedure. It can take a year or even longer to get the results you’re looking for in the end.
We hope that this day by day guide was helpful in providing you with an overview of what to expect after your nose job. Just remember as long as you follow your surgeon’s advice and instructions you should have a pleasant recovery after your nose job.
