Rhinoplasty is a popular procedure for those who wish to enhance the appearance of their nose. This is a complex surgery that requires downtime, meaning that patients will need to take leave from work to recover. The amount of time needed to recover will vary depending on the extent of your surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon will design a personalized surgery plan with your expected process, including the recovery phase. McLain Surgical Arts, led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Landon D. McLain, provides rhinoplasty to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding locations.
Why Undergo Rhinoplasty?
Patients typically seek rhinoplasty to address aesthetic concerns about their noses, but some might look for this type of surgery to improve any functional problems, such as difficulty in breathing. Rhinoplasty can help in achieving facial symmetry, shrinking the bridge of the nose, reducing the dimensions of nostrils, smoothening bumps or depressions in the bridge, shaping the nasal tip, reducing sinus issues, and correcting deviated septums.
Recovery Process
Following surgery, the healing phase is mainly assessed based on looks, as swelling and bruising are the primary factors that people will experience. For the initial 48 hours post-surgery, you’ll need someone to drive you as you wind down from anesthesia. During this period, you will need the most rest and should do activities that require minimal energy, such as watching movies in bed. Any pain or discomfort you may have will be most prominent during this time, and you may have to take medications prescribed by your surgeon.
In the initial stages of recovery, it is important to get up and move around to maintain good blood circulation. After approximately a week, one can start to go back to work or school, although activities that are too strenuous are to be avoided. Moderate exercise can be resumed after four weeks and can be done without restriction after six weeks when the bone cartilage has fully healed.
Recovery Tips
Prior to your surgery, make sure you’re able to reserve at least a week off from either your job or studies. You should make plans for someone to bring you back from the procedure, and it would be preferable to have them remain with you for the first two days. Have some cold compresses ready to help with inflammation, and fill your refrigerator with nutritious meals and snacks. Prepare your bedside with everything you may need to stay comfortable, have a lot of pillows to support your head, and make sure to get any medications your doctor has prescribed before your surgery. McLain Surgical Arts, led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Landon D. McLain, provides rhinoplasty to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding locations.
Contact McLain Surgical Arts in Huntsville, AL to Schedule a Consultation
McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing.
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