A nose job can consist of 2 different surgeries performed at the same time or just one of the other. Rhinoplasty refers to external nose and is used to change the outer nose to a different shape or size. Septoplasty deals with the internal nose and is used to change the structure of the nose from the inside. Out of all the cosmetic procedures Rhinoplasty has become most popular.

Nose Job Recovery:

Be prepared for bruising and discomfort. Your nose doctor will go over what to expect after surgery and prescribe or recommend some pain killers. In order to reshape the nose the surgeon will often have to break the septum. Chances are you will have bruises for a couple of weeks, if the surgeons was able to avoid breaking or moving nasal bones you will likely see improvement in as little as a week. Your nose will be very swollen and tender. If you had a closed rhinoplasty procedure it may take 1 to 6 weeks for the swelling to diminish and heal. If you underwent an open rhinoplasty surgery you can expect 1 to 6 months for healing. During this time it important to follow the doctors recommendations and avoid anything that put pressure on the nose and of course any impact to the nose.

While you heal from the surgery both the area around the nose and the nose itself will be very swollen and sensitive. On average the time it takes to heal is dependent on the type of nose job. In closed type of rhinoplasty recovery averages three to six weeks, where as an open procedures is anywhere from one to six months. At all time heed the advice if the surgeon and do not put yourself in a situation where there may any kind of stress on the nose.

You will likely be away from your normal routine, including you job for seven days. In order to keep the new shape of the nose packing will be placed in the nasal cavity for the first few days. It depends on the nature of your work as to whether or not you will be able to go back within the week. The nose tends to run with blood for a week or more after the surgery and the swelling/discoloration will depend on how quickly your body recovers.

Keep your spirits high and your head up….. I mean it keeping your head elevated while you sleep or when your setting will help to reduce swelling and help prevent fluids accumulating in the nose.

Make sure to keep in mind that recovery takes time and finally keep your head upright as often as possible, especially while sleeping.. This will reduce swelling and prevent fluid from building up in the nasal cavity. Best of luck in your Rhinoplasty recovery.

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