1. Study Your Post-Operative Care Instructions
Before your rhinoplasty procedure, Dr. Garcia and his team will provide you with a detailed list of post-operative care instructions. These instructions will outline exactly how often you should be icing your nose, when and how often you need to take any medications, as well as when to follow up with Dr. Garcia following surgery. These instructions are given in written form, verbally at your pre-operative appointment, and are shown in videos we’ve made for our patients. You can find these videos here. We encourage all of our patients to read through these instructions and watch these videos ahead of time to prepare accordingly.
2. Get Your House Prepared
Something we often tell our patients prior to any aesthetic procedure is to make sure the house is fully prepared for you following surgery. This includes keeping a basket of essentials next to the spot you’ll be resting the most, ensuring you have ice packs ready to go, and acquiring medications that are prescribed in addition Arnica Montana to reduce bruising, swelling and discomfort. Saline spray is also good to keep on-hand, as you will need to spray often to keep your nostrils clean and clear.
3. Recruit a Buddy
Your rhinoplasty is going to be performed under general anesthesia. Because of this, you’re going to need a friend, family member, or loved one to take you home from the office the day of your surgery. In addition, it is helpful having them around throughout the first few days of your recovery to assist where you may need help.
4. Rest, Ice, and Elevate
Our last tip on the list is arguably the most important – be sure to get plenty of rest, ice often, and elevate your head when laying down. Doing these three things together will help to reduce your swelling, avoid excess bruising, and ensure your recovery period goes by as quickly and easily as possible.
Do you still have questions about your potential rhinoplasty recovery? Call us today to schedule your private consultation with board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Phillip Garcia. He’ll be happy to sit down with you, listen to your concerns, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your ultimate aesthetic goals.
