Generally, the wound after operation is coated with antibiotic ointment, and cotton pad is used externally on the nose. The external fixation is through the nose clip. Antibiotics are taken orally or injected for 3-5 days to prevent infection. Facial edema generally began to subside on the 4th postoperative day, and the stitches were removed on the 6th to 7th postoperative day. One month after the operation, he recovered. It is also related to the difference in personal basis.

Matters needing attention in recovery after rhinoplasty

1. After operation

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Swelling will occur within 24 hours, and cold compress on the surgical site within 24 hours after operation can effectively shorten the recovery period and swelling period.

2. Apply antibiotic ointment to the wound after rhinoplasty. After rhinoplasty, there will be a small amount of blood oozing from the wound, which can be gently rubbed with sterilized cotton fibers. Never touch the wound with unclean things to avoid pollution.

3. If there is blood scab or secretion at the wound within 24-48 hours after rhinoplasty, it can be gently washed off with 3% hydrogen peroxide, then rinsed with normal saline, coated with a small amount of ointment or anti-inflammatory powder, kept the wound dry, waited for self-healing, and removed the stitches in 5-7 days.

There will be some pain in the wound on the day of rhinoplasty, but it will gradually decrease with time. Patients should not rush to take painkillers, because aspirin drugs will aggravate wound bleeding.

5. Before taking out stitches, the surgical site should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection.

6. Rest in a semi-recumbent position after operation to facilitate blood circulation; Avoid bowing and prevent bleeding; And reduce the burden on the nose. People who usually need to wear glasses are forbidden to wear them within 2 to 4 weeks after operation. Precautions after rhinoplasty 7: You can eat liquid food 2-3 days after operation, and don't eat irritating food such as peppers.