What should be considered after rhinoplasty (nose job)?

On the first day after the nose surgery, the patient should lie on their back with a head thirty degrees upright position. Immediately after the patient is taken to the room, ice application should be started on the face. Ice should be applied for 15-20 minutes per hour. Cold application has no effect after 48 hours. Antibiotic use is generally preferred for 5-7 days after surgery. It is normal to have pain in the first days and responds to painkillers. On the first day of surgery, juicy foods and soup should be preferred, and foods that require chewing should be avoided. It should be kept in mind that alcohol and smoking will have negative effects on recovery and increase the risk of complications in the post-surgical period. Nasal dorsum skin remains closed for a long time due to binding, and there are changes due to this. In addition, as it separates from the tissues under the skin during the surgery, sebum (fat) pores on the skin expand and sebum production increases. After the bandage is opened, the skin should be cleaned with moisturizing solution and creams until it looks normal. Skin care on oily skin should be done for a long time. Do not lie face down for three weeks after the surgery, do not carry heavy loads for a month, do not do heavy physical exercises. Light walks can be started after the tenth day. Five to seven days after the nose surgery, air travel can be done in consultation with the doctor. All kinds of glasses should not be used for eight or twelve weeks, and the corrective lenses should be preferred.