Managing Swelling and Bruising After Nose Surgery
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, has a reputation of being a fast and efficient facial plastic surgery procedure. Since their rise in popularity, rhinoplasty surgeons are highly skilled on how to produce beautiful results without long healing periods.
While facial plastic surgery techniques have improved over the years, one thing still remains true: swelling and bruising. It is normal to experience bruising and swelling after surgery. Keep reading to see how you can best manage swelling and bruising after nose surgery.
Post-Surgery Care Routine
The first 48 hours after facial plastic surgery are critical for minimizing swelling and bruising. After surgery, your face will likely feel painful and swollen to the touch. Begin using pain relievers and cold compresses immediately after surgery to minimize the future bruising and swelling. Make sure you are also propping yourself up on some pillows while you rest. Keeping your head elevated will encourage drainage and prevent fluid build up in your face. While managing your appearance, be sure to take all the medication prescribed by your surgeon to manage pain and promote healing.
Recovery in the First Two Weeks
Like we mentioned above, bruising and swelling are an inevitable part of rhinoplasty. Even with all the proper steps, you may still experience discoloration and slight pain. After the first two weeks after surgery, pain and swelling will begin to decrease. Even if you’re feeling and looking better, remember to take it easy on your body. Intense workouts and any kind of heavy lifting can increase pressure in your face, which can continue swelling. Continue to ice your face when necessary and keep the incision site clean.
One Month After Surgery
At the one month mark post-surgery, you will start to feel and look more like yourself again. You will finally be able to see the first signs of your new nose without the bulk of bruising and swelling. The full results will be there before you know it if you continue to handle symptoms and treat for any minor swelling and discoloration.
Dr. Apostolakis is a Trusted Facial Plastic Surgeon who Can Restore Your Confidence Today!
Spend this year feeling confident and secure in yourself and your appearance with Dr. Apostolakis Rhinoplasty Specialist. Good facial plastic surgery allows the overall beauty of the face to shine through, and a Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job procedure, can help improve the nose’s appearance and overall nasal breathing.
Whether you’ve always wanted to make a change or are considering a nose job or other facial plastic surgery in Austin, our team at Louis William Apostolakis, M.D. is led by our board-certified surgeon who holds years of experience providing Rhinoplasty in Austin, TX, and helping to improve the appearance of faces and overall quality of life.
