Post-operative Care

Rhinoplasty

Potential Post-operative Symptoms
  • Mild pain may be experienced.
  • Swelling and edema may occur around the nose and eyes, accompanied by difficulty in nasal breathing.
  • Bruising in the surgical area may appear for 2 to 3 weeks.
  • A slight increase in nasal and throat secretions is possible.
17 Principles

Post-operative Guidelines to Adhere To

Post-operative Care Stages

How to Clean the Nose After 1 Week Post-Rhinoplasty

  • Firstly, wash your hands thoroughly. To disinfect the surgical site, use an antiseptic solution on a cotton swab. Gently cleanse the incision. Then, clean it again with a physiological saline solution. If you underwent alarplasty and rhinoplasty, repeat the same process at the incision sites on both sides of the nasal alae. For slightly swollen areas around the nose, use a medical cotton pad soaked in physiological saline solution and carefully wipe them clean.
  • For the inside of the nose, use a physiological saline spray to rinse internally starting about 2 days after rhinoplasty. You must use physiological saline for at least 3 months and do not use any other nasal sprays unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
  • At this stage, other parts of your face may also be slightly swollen. You can replace your washcloth with makeup remover pads for cleansing to prevent infection, oily skin, or breakouts. If your surgical wound was closed with absorbable sutures, your doctor will schedule a suture removal appointment 1 week from the date of surgery.

How to Clean the Nose After Rhinoplasty When the Wound Begins to Heal

  • When the surgical wound begins to heal (from about the 2nd week), do not neglect cleaning to prevent infection. During this time, after coming from outside, you should clean the wound with physiological saline solution and a medical cotton pad. After suture removal, apply anti-scar cream 3–4 times daily. Note that scar treatment cream should only be applied after the wound has been cleaned thoroughly. Do not apply antibiotics or any other medication without your doctor’s approval.

Detailed Video Tutorial on Post-Rhinoplasty Nose Care

Post-operative Diet

  • Drink plenty of water and consume a lot of fruits and green vegetables, especially food groups rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which will support the recovery process after rhinoplasty.
  • After surgery, rest for 1–2 days and avoid heavy work to allow the nose to stabilize completely.
  • Avoid allergenic foods, spicy and hot foods, and stimulants (alcohol, beer, tobacco, coffee), beef, water spinach, seafood, and sticky rice – peanuts.
  • Calorie- and Protein-Rich Foods: Typically include pork, chicken, duck, freshwater fish, cheese, milk, and eggs. The nutrients in these foods provide energy and effectively enhance tissue regeneration, helping the wound heal quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions After Rhinoplasty

In the initial days while wearing the nasal splint, you should use a soft cloth dampened with clean water or physiological saline to wipe your face, avoiding contact with the nasal area and keeping the wound dry.

After the splint is removed, you can gently cleanse the skin around the nose with a cotton swab. Absolutely ensure no strong impact on the nasal area and keep the wound dry.

After suture removal, you can use facial cleanser for daily skincare. Remember to cleanse the nasal area gently until the nose stabilizes!

The time it takes for the nose to settle into a naturally beautiful shape varies depending on individual constitution, surgical technique, and post-operative care. For structural rhinoplasty, the nose typically takes about 3–6 months to fully refine its appearance.

To avoid affecting the shape of your nose, you should not wear glasses for the first month. Instead, use contact lenses. After 1 month, you can wear soft-framed glasses.

The duration for which you should avoid sleeping on your side after rhinoplasty varies depending on the surgical technique used. However, patients are usually advised to sleep on their back for about 1 to 2 weeks post-surgery. You should consult your doctor for more detailed information regarding your post-operative recovery.

In the early stages when the wound has not yet stabilized, strenuous exercise can easily cause the nasal shape to become misaligned or crooked. You need to rest for at least one month to recover. Light exercises such as walking, cycling, and yoga can be resumed after 3–6 weeks if approved by your doctor.

You can apply makeup after the nasal sutures are removed. However, remember to remove makeup thoroughly as the chemical components in cosmetics can cause wound infection. After 1 month, you can freely experiment with different makeup styles.

Typically, after undergoing rhinoplasty, patients need to limit seafood consumption for the first 2 weeks. This helps reduce the risk of infection and ensures a smooth post-operative recovery process. However, it is best to follow your doctor’s instructions and consult with a specialist for specific and accurate advice.

You can still drink milk tea normally after rhinoplasty.

You can typically go swimming about 1 month after rhinoplasty.

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