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Rhinoplasty Recovery (Nose Job Healing)

Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline

Recovery after Rhinoplasty is not a bump less road, but you will not be in hugerhinoplasty recoveramounts of pain, or at least you shouldn’t be. Everyone’s recovery following rhinoplasty is specific to their exact surgery but in general the patient experiences a little amount of pain for 24-48 hours and you may have a headache. In this time plan on staying in bed with your head elevated. Before your surgery, Dr Simoni's nurse will give you a prescription for pain medication. Have it filled because you’ll want it handy immediately.

Over the course of the first day, and for several days after that, the swelling and bruising will increase.  Black eyes after rhinoplasty are not unusual.

Bruising After Rhinoplasty, Swelling After Nose Job

Applying cold compresses around (but not directly to) your nose will reduce the swelling and make you feel better.

Even in the worst cases the bruising after is usually gone by a week after the rhinoplasty surgery. Dr Simoni usually recommends Arnica pills prior to rhinoplasty to lessen the bruising and swelling. However, do not take anything else without first consulting with him.

You may still see some bruising after the first two weeks but they should not be very noticeable.
 
Nose Bleeding After Rhinoplasty

You will probably feel stuffy for a few days after your rhinoplasty and you may have some bloody nasal discharge. Small amounts of blood are normal and should not alarm you. Any sustained bleeding and/or large amounts of blood are of concern though and in this case you need to notify Dr payman Simoni immediately. If you feel stuffy You may blow your nose very gently.
 
Return to Work After Rhinoplasty (Rhinoplasty Downtime)

After about 7 days the nasal cast that is in place will be removed and you can return to work. Your nasal breathing will continue to improve for several weeks.
 
Most patients plan to take about a week off from work and other major activities. You will usually have a cast on your nose so regardless if you feel able to work after just a few days you probably wont want to be seen with the cast on. Some patients will work from home while others are brave enough to go to work with the cast on.
 
Once the cast is taken off you will look presentable 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. You can wash your face gently. You can put on make-up after surgery.