Edit 5 top aftercare tips after having a rhinoplasty

<h4>5 top aftercare tips</h4> <p>It is vital that patients take the correct steps after rhinoplasty surgery to ensure that they have a smooth recovery process that steers clear of any further complications. Some key things to incorporate into your aftercare shared by Romy Disler and Labhaoise Breslin, surgical nurses at Karidis Clinic, are:</p> <p><strong>Get plenty of rest</strong></p> <p>It is advised to take 2 weeks off work after surgery if this is possible. This is because discomfort is likely for the first few days, and it is essential for your body to focus its energy on healing.</p> <p><strong>Sleep with your head elevated</strong></p> <p>Sleeping with your head supported and elevated above the rest of your body will prevent your nose and the surrounding area from swelling, by stopping the fluid from building up around the surgical site.</p> <p><strong>Use ice packs</strong></p> <p>Using ice packs or cold compresses also helps reduce swelling by restricting blood flow to the sensitive areas and alleviating puffiness - this is especially important in the first few days after surgery when swelling is at its peak.</p> <p><strong>Keep your nose clean</strong></p> <p>Using saline spray to keep your nose clean will minimize the chance of infections in the area and help aid a smooth recovery process.</p> <p><strong>Attend follow-up appointments </strong></p> <p>Scheduled appointments with your surgeon are important for following up on the procedure and ensuring that recovery is going well, and also provide an opportunity to remove or replace bandages and splints if necessary.</p>

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