TIPS TO PREPARE FOR RHINOPLASTY
Tips to Prepare for Rhinoplasty
After you have decided to receive rhinoplasty, there are probably a few things on your mind. You might be wondering how to prepare for rhinoplasty and what will happen once the surgery is done? The following tips should help you gain a better understanding as to how to prepare for your rhinoplasty.
Prep for Surgery:
- Stop using aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and herbal supplements two weeks before and after your surgery.
- Stop smoking before surgery.
- Fill your prescriptions prior to the surgery, so that you are ready to take them when you need to.
- Stock up on chapstick and cool drinks, as your mouth will become very dry from breathing through it.
- Ask a friend or family member to help you during the beginning part of your recovery period.
- Make sure that you have told your doctor exactly how you want your nose to look like and what you do not want it to look like.
- It’s normal to feel nervous prior to the surgery, it might help to schedule an appointment with your surgeon to ask more questions.
- You should arrange for someone to pick you up after your surgery is done because you will not be able to drive home.
- Wear a comfortable outfit on the day of the surgery. If you have a shirt that buttons in the front, that’ll be very helpful as it might be difficult to pull a shirt over your head.
Recovery Tips:
- Sleep on extra pillows to decrease swelling.
- Try not to hit your nose on anything.
- Don’t work out for two weeks.
- Try to stay on a low-sodium diet to minimize fluid retention.
- Eat soft foods for two weeks.
- Put sunscreen on your nose to help with the healing process and prevent swelling.
- Stay on top of your medication schedule if you are experiencing pain.
- Listen to your body, if you are tired, take a nap. Sleeping actually helps the body heal
- Be patient, it takes time for your nose to settle.
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