Once you go home from your outpatient cosmetic surgical procedure, we ask that you take it easy for a few days. For most procedures, we have you take about a week or so off before returning to work, however, there are different restrictions that come hand in hand with each procedure. Although recovery from a rhinoplasty procedure is usually a smooth and quick recovery, there are some guidelines that we ask all patients to follow to ensure the best result. Some of these recovery guidelines include keeping the nasal dressings dry. You will want to take tub baths as opposed to showers, and not wash your hair unless you have someone do it for you for about a week or so. You will see your Doctor for appropriate follow up visits and he/she will let you know when it is okay to shower. You will want to stay out of the sun for a few weeks post surgery because the heat can lead to swelling. Know that there might be some discoloration and swelling for a week or so after surgery as well. You will be able to wear contacts 2-3 days after surgery, but you cannot wear sunglasses or glasses that rest on the bridge of your nose for an additional few weeks after your procedure done by a Southern California cosmetic surgery specialist.
It is important to avoid foods that require prolonged chewing, obtain more rest that usual, and not blow your nose. Many people return to work a few days later, however, even if you are feeling up to going back to work then, you may not drive if you are using the prescribed narcotics given to you for pain control. A nose procedure can be a wonderful, life changing operation that puts the nose in proportion to the rest of your face. You can wave goodbye to unflattering bumps, absence of a slope, a bulbous tip or a wide bridge, and say hello to a beautiful new you! The recovery process is quick and should never deter anyone from pursuing their plastic surgery goals. Before going forward you should understand Beverly Hills rhinoplasty cost.
