WHAT
TO EXPECT AFTER THE SURGERY
Immediately after surgery, a small
splint will be placed on your nose to protect it and
to keep the structure stable. The splint is removed
one week following the surgery. Your face will feel
puffy, especially the first day after surgery. Pain
medication may be required. You will be advised to
avoid blowing your nose for seven days after surgery.
In the immediate days following surgery, you may experience
bruising and minor swelling in the eye area. Cold compresses
often reduce the bruising and discomfort. Absorbable
sutures are usually used that do not have to be removed.
It is crucial that you follow Dr.
Smith’s directions, especially instructions to
keep your head elevated for a certain period after
surgery. Some activities will be prohibited in the
weeks after the procedure. Sun exposure, exertion and
risk of injury must be avoided. If you wear glasses,
special arrangements must be made to ensure that the
glasses do not rest on the bridge of ypur nose. Tape
and other devices are sometimes used to permit wearing
glasses without stressing the area where surgery was
performed.
Follow-up care is vital for this
procedure to monitor healing. Obviously, anything unusual
should be reported to Dr. Smith immediately. It is
essential that you keep your follow-up appointments.
Insurance does not generally
cover surgery that is purely for cosmetic reasons.
Surgery to correct or improve nasal function or surgery
for major deformity or injury may be reimbursable
in whole or in part. It is the patient’s responsibility
to check with his/her insurance carrier for information
regarding coverage.
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