Swelling: One Of the Pains Of Rhinoplasty
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No, you won’t immediately look great after rhinoplasty because there will be a lot swelling and bruising first.
While most individuals imagine that they would be looking like celebrities after the operation, the reality is you will probably look your worst the first days following the surgery. Your eyelids will be too bruised and swollen that you’ll definitely need someone else to drive you home.
Expect the swelling and bruising to increase on the first few days. Your face will feel swollen and puffy. Black eyes are common. You may even have a headache.
Tips to Reduce Rhinoplasty Swelling
You’re in for a rocky ride, but there are a few things you can do to alleviate all the puffiness.
• For the first few days, stay in bed or in a recliner with your head elevated. Always remember to keep your head raised up to help reduce the swelling.
• Apply a cold compress around your nose. Do not apply the compress directly to your nose or on your skin. Use a thin cloth or paper towel to protect the swollen area. Apply a cold compress for 20 minutes on the swollen area, avoiding your nose, then 40 minutes off. Repeat hourly.
• Use an electromagnetic patch, a bruising home treatment that sends an electromagnetic pulse signal to the wounded area to fight the inflammatory response of your body. Electromagnetic patches are the latest in easing swelling and bruising.
• You may have a headache due to inflammation. Your doctor will have prescribed you some pain medication. Make sure you have them on the first few days.
• Avoid hot showers because hot or steamy water can increase swelling.
• Avoid salty food because salt can worsen swelling. Drink pineapple juice that has Bromelain which helps reduce swelling. Eat lettuce, eggs and yogurt which are sources of Vitamin K which also reduces swelling.
Homeopathic Remedies for Rhinoplasty Swelling
Homeopathic remedies like Arnica Montana and Bromelain can quicken your recovery and lessen the soreness.
Arnica Montana is a homeopathic herb used to quicken recovery by reducing post-operative swelling and bruising. It comes in pill and cream form. You can take the pill days before surgery up to a few days after. You can apply the cream on the swollen areas once the incisions have been closed.
Bromelain is a natural pineapple enzyme also used to accelerate healing by reducing post-operative swelling and pain. You can take it a week before surgery up to two weeks after.
With all these tips and remedies, you can recover from swelling caused by rhinoplasty in no time.
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