How painful is rhinoplasty

How painful is rhinoplasty recovery? Recovery from any type of cosmetic surgery such as a nose job, is sometimes difficult. Rhinoplasty is no different. The good news is that it usually does not involve general anesthesia and can be done in the office under local anesthesia if you are doing the surgery at a medical center. It's best to have your rhinoplasty surgery performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. This means that the surgeon has specialized training in rhinoplasty and performs the surgery with the highest standards. Board certification means that your surgeon has taken the steps to ensure that they are up to the task before them. It also means that your recovery will be more comfortable and that you won't experience any post-operative pain or discomfort. When you first wake up after rhinoplasty, you might feel some temporary pain or discomfort. Your surgeon will discuss this with you and will determine whether or not you should stay in to receive additional treatment. If you decide that you need more time to heal, then you should inform your surgeon. They can determine whether you require any additional surgeries or treatments to help heal properly. After the initial stitches are removed, your surgeon will place your head in a splint to immobilize it. They will then use a form of laser to help repair the skin. A small tube (endoscopic camera) is inserted through an incision into the area that was repaired and a thin nylon thread is used to stitch the incision shut. This is called the endoscope. This device is so small that your surgeon can cover your eye with it, but you still need to wear a form of compression garment to protect your skin during the recovery process. The swelling and bruising that you will experience post-rhinoplasty recovery will take a few weeks to a few months to go away. You may be given pain medications to control your discomfort and to help reduce any swelling or bruising. These medications are best taken on a short term basis. Swelling and bruising are normal after any type of surgery. They usually improve over time as you get older. They will be less severe than they were prior to your surgery. One thing you will want to avoid is sleeping with your head under a pillow. This can increase the swelling and bruising that occurs after your surgery. It is important to follow all of your doctor's advice concerning exercise and physical therapy as well as resting after your operation. This can help alleviate some of the pain and discomfort that you are feeling.