Post-rhinoplasty care instructions 

During the first 48 hours 

• Apply cold compresses to the cheeks and around the nose as instructed by your surgeon.
• Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activities.
• Sleep with your head elevated at an angle of approximately 30–45 degrees.
• Do not sleep on your side or face down.
• Do not touch or put pressure on the nose.

Apply cold compresses to the cheeks and around the nose as instructed by your surgeon. 

• Do not wear glasses that rest on the nasal bridge.
• Do not blow your nose forcefully.
• Avoid excessive smiling or strong facial expressions.
• Do not play sports or engage in strenuous activities.
• Attend follow-up appointments and have sutures removed as scheduled

Diet 

Recommended foods

• Pork.
• Freshwater fish.
• Green vegetables.
• Fruits rich in vitamin C.

Limit

• Seafood.
• Chicken.
• Sticky rice dishes.
• Water spinach.
• Alcohol and tobacco.

Normal signs 

• Swelling around the nose.
• Bruising around the eyes.
• Mild tightness in the nose area.

Contact your surgeon immediately if you experience 

• Prolonged bleeding.
• Increasing pain.
• Fever.
• Abnormal nasal deviation.
• Pale white or dark purple skin on the nasal tip.