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Rhinoplasty
Q & A
Q: How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Try
for Pregnancy? I Had my Surgery 2 Weeks Ago Exactly.
A: How soon you can get pregnant following a Rhinoplasty...
The "wait time" to get pregnant following a Rhinoplasty solely
depends on your healing process and your medications. Most
surgeons prescribe pain medication and an antibiotic which are
two strong medications that should not be in your system if you
are trying to get pregnant. When you are finished with your
medications, I would wait an additional week and then you should
be ready to go. Also, you can always check with your
Obstetrician for another opinion.
Q: What Causes Fluctuations in Swelling
After Rhinoplasty?
A: Fluctuations in swelling after Rhinoplasty...
Fluctuations in swelling after Rhinoplasty are to be expected
and are completely normal. Swelling can last for up to a year,
but you can have periods during that year when it looks great,
and then after sleeping at night it can swell again. The
drainage pathways of the nasal skin have to reestablish
themselves and that can take months. Massaging the nose is a key
element in the recovery period which helps reduce the swelling
and will speed up your healing progress. Definitely continue to
do all the things mentioned and follow up with your surgeon for
a post operative visit.
Q: Rhinoplasty 4 Days Ago, Why Would One
of my Nostrils be So Much Smaller Than the Other?
A: Why one nostril is smaller than the other...
Since surgery was only performed 4 days ago, it is too soon to
be concerned with the appearance of your results. One nostril
may look smaller than the other, because one is more swollen.
Also, the cast or dressing may be compressing it in a way that
makes it look different, and when the cast is taken off, the
nostril may return to normal. Ultimately, swelling can be
present for several months, but be sure to discuss your concerns
with your surgeon as soon as possible.
Q: Can I Have Oral Sedation for a
Rhinoplasty or is Anesthesia my Only Option?
A: I.V. sedation vs general anesthesia during a rhinoplasty...
IV sedation during a rhinoplasty is usually not the
recommendation of most plastic surgeons. With general anesthesia
the airway is protected from any blood that may drip down the
back of the throat. Also, you will be in a relaxing state of
sleep, so you won't feel anything that is happening during
surgery. When you wake up it will all over and you won't
remember a thing. With IV sedation, you may move some which
could disrupt surgery and you may start coughing which could
endanger the airway. Safety is always very important, so discuss
your options with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Q: Is It Normal for Swelling 2 months
post-op Rhino?
A: Swelling after Rhinoplasty should be expected, and is
normal. You will start noticing a change in the shape of your
nose right after surgery, but it may take a few weeks for some
of the swelling to subside. After the surgery it could take
several months to one year for all of the swelling to go down
and to see the final result of the surgery. Be sure to discuss
your concerns with your surgeon.
Q: Bad Smell, is It an Infection?
A: Bad smell after Rhinoplasty...
Smoking is not advisable before any surgery because it can can
slow down your healing process, but it generally will not cause
a strange odor. Sutures themselves do not cause an odor, but
sometimes they can attract crust which can cause an odor.
Crusting is perfectly normal 3 weeks after rhinoplasty and can
cause a strange odor up to two months after surgery.
Infections are rare in the nose, but I would call your surgeon
to make an appointment so he can examine you and answer any
questions you may have.
Q: Can I Work Outdoors After a Rhinoplasty if I Use Sunscreen?
A: Applying sunscreen on nose after Rhinoplasty...
Applying sunscreen to the nose is necessary after Rhinoplasty as
your nose will be more sensitive to the sun after surgery.
As long as it is used faithfully, no permanent damage should
occur to the nose. Make sure to especially cover the
incision site, because the sun can cause skin discoloration.
Since it has only been three weeks since your surgery, you
still need to be careful regarding strenuous activities.
You can work out and run, but you don't want to be in a
situation where the nose can get hit - that could cause
permanent damage. It is always wise to check with your
surgeon if you have any questions concerning your surgery.
Q: Play Violent Sports: Is the
Nose Job Right for Me?
A: Is a nose job right for me...
I would recommend holding off on
the Rhinoplasty until you are less active. After
rhinoplasty, the bones heal with close to normal strength, but
if you got hit directly you could certainly fracture it again.
Then you would require the time off and expense of having the
surgery performed again. If you seek out a board certified
facial plastic surgeon or a plastic surgeon who specializes in
rhinoplasty, your chances of having a bad nose job will be low.
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