دکتر علیرضا صدیقیFacial & Jaw Surgery Specialist

Patient Guide

Rhinoplasty Care

General care guidance before and after rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty Care

Before the Procedure

  • Prepare a printed CT scan and any documents requested by your doctor, and hand them to the clinic.
  • Have studio photographs and lab tests ready about a week before surgery.
  • Let your doctor know beforehand about any underlying condition, prior hospitalization, drug allergy, or medication you take.
  • Inform your doctor if you're pregnant or think you might be.
  • Be sure to mention if you've taken medications such as isotretinoin (Accutane).
  • Smoking can interfere with nasal healing — discuss this with your doctor and avoid it as directed.
  • As advised by your doctor, avoid alcohol, herbal medicines, tea, or herbal infusions in the days close to surgery.
  • Let your doctor know about any history of poor wound healing or keloid scarring.
  • Aspirin and blood-thinning medication should only be managed under your doctor's guidance.
  • Trim the hair inside your nose the night before surgery, as instructed.
  • Do not eat or drink for about 8 hours before surgery, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

After the Procedure

  • Apply a cold compress to the cheeks for the first two days.
  • Skip the compress on day three; from day four, a warm compress may be used if your doctor advises it.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol for a month — smoking can negatively affect healing and the nose's final shape.
  • Keep to a soft diet during the first week.
  • Don't drive for a week.
  • Light exercise is usually possible after about two weeks; strenuous exercise should wait longer and only with your doctor's approval.
  • Rinse inside the nose with saline as your doctor instructs.
  • Take prescribed medication regularly.
  • The splint and stitches are usually removed on your doctor's schedule — if it loosens early, contact the clinic.
  • After the splint is removed, only change your nasal tape as your doctor has shown you.
  • Avoid pressure on the nose, blowing your nose, swimming, or resting glasses on your nose for about 10 weeks.
  • Keep your follow-up visits on the clinic's schedule.

When to Contact the Clinic

Contact the clinic immediately if you experience severe pain, fever, unusual bleeding, or any other concerning symptom.

  • Heavy or persistent bleeding
  • Fever, pus discharge, or an unusual bad odor
  • Severe pain or unusual swelling
  • The splint or stitches coming loose unexpectedly
  • A blow to the nose or a sudden change in its shape

Frequently Asked Questions

This page is for general awareness and early post-treatment care only. It does not replace your doctor's direct instructions, an in-person examination, or follow-up care. If you notice any unusual symptoms, please contact the clinic.

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