Post-Operative Care
Things to to be cautious about after surgery:
To further decrease the chances of bleeding
and swelling, your doctor may ask that you
follow these precautions for several weeks
after surgery:
- Avoid strenuous activities such as aerobics
and jogging.
- Don't swim.
- Don't blow your nose.
- Avoid foods that require heavy chewing.
- Avoid large facial expressions, such
as smiling or laughing.
- Brush your teeth gently to limit movement
of your upper lip.
- Wear clothes that fasten in the front;
don't pull clothing, such as shirts or
sweaters, over your head.
- In addition, don't rest eyeglasses or
sunglasses on your nose for at least four
weeks after the surgery, to prevent pressure
on your nose. You can use cheek rests,
or tape the glasses to your forehead until
your nose has healed.
Also, avoid exposing your skin to the sun
for two to three months after surgery. Too
much sun may cause permanent irregular discoloration
in the skin of your nose.
Some temporary swelling, black-and-blue
discoloration of your eyelids and numbness
can occur for two to three weeks after nasal
surgery. Rarely, this may last up to six
months, and subtle swelling may take a year
to resolve entirely. Ice packs or cold compresses
can help reduce swelling and discoloration
around your eyes.
Because of the slow healing process, you
might not see the final results of your
surgery for up to a year.
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