How to quickly reduce swelling of the nose

Many people know that the nose plays a very important role in our aesthetic sense of the face. If your nose is not perfectly shaped, you can have it corrected through surgery. After the surgery, your nose will be somewhat red and swollen. At this time, you need to master some methods to reduce swelling quickly. Generally speaking, the seven days after surgery is the critical period, and it is best for everyone to reduce swelling during this period.

How to quickly reduce nose swelling after rhinoplasty

1. On the night of surgery: a small amount of bloody liquid flows out of the nostril where the surgical incision is made, or blood scab forms on the edge of the nostril; there is mild swelling and pain at the tip and back of the nose; the middle part of the face begins to swell.

2. 2-3 days after surgery: The pain in the nose and face has basically disappeared, but the swelling becomes more and more obvious, facial bruises appear around the eyes, like panda eyes, and the external shape of the nose is unclear. It may be accompanied by conjunctival congestion.

3. 3-6 days after surgery: The swelling gradually subsides, the color of the bruise area around the eyes gradually changes from red to yellow, and there is still tenderness at the tip and back of the nose. If there is conjunctival hemorrhage, the hemorrhage will basically disappear during this period.

4. Seven days after the operation: The swelling has disappeared and the facial bruises have been absorbed, but the nose shape in the rhinoplasty area is still unnatural. The skin on the dorsum and tip of the nose is shiny, the wound has healed completely, and there is no pain when pressing.

5. Using methods to promote swelling reduction and blood stasis absorption can help you recover as soon as possible after rhinoplasty surgery. However, not using any auxiliary methods will not cause adverse consequences. On the contrary, using inappropriate auxiliary methods will be harmful to the shaping of the external nose and the healing of the wound.

6. Quit smoking and drinking after the operation, maintain a good sleeping posture, avoid pressure on the external nose, do not squeeze the nose too much when washing the face, prohibit makeup, and do less facial care, etc., which are all conducive to good recovery after the operation.

What should you pay attention to after rhinoplasty?

1. Be mentally prepared. Choose a trustworthy medical institution or doctor for surgery, so that you will have confidence and a sense of security about the surgery, eliminate fear, remain calm, and actively cooperate with the doctor to realize your beautiful wishes. Do not seek medical treatment blindly to avoid adverse consequences.

2. Fully understand the relevant knowledge about rhinoplasty, read relevant books, and preferably visit people who have undergone the operation to familiarize yourself with the entire process of the operation.

3. There must not be any (bacterial) lesions on the face before surgery: such as folliculitis, furuncle, acne, acute eye inflammation, sinusitis, rhinitis, vestibular furuncle, etc.

4. To prevent infection, women should not undergo surgery during menstruation.

5. It is best to take a shower the day before the operation. On the day of the operation, you should use soap to wash off the dirt and grease on your face before going to the operating table to minimize the number of bacteria. You should also trim your nose hair and clean your nasal cavity before the operation.

6. Do not take medications containing aspirin within two weeks before surgery, as aspirin can reduce the function of platelet coagulation.

7. Patients with hypertension and diabetes should inform their doctor of their condition in detail during the initial consultation so that the attending physician can confirm the surgical plan.

8. Make sure you are in good health and have no infectious diseases or other body inflammations before surgery.