When can you blow your nose after rhinoplasty?

When can you blow your nose after rhinoplasty? How to clean your nose after surgery

Rhinoplasty surgery is becoming more and more popular, not only helping to improve the shape of the nose but also bringing confidence to many people. However, to achieve the desired results, the post-operative care process plays an extremely important role, one of the most frequently asked questions is: "How long after rhinoplasty can I blow my nose?". The answer is not only related to time but also depends on how you care for and clean your nose after surgery. Invite everyone to join Doctor Nguyen Giap explore in detail in this article offline.

Can I blow my nose after rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic intervention to adjust the shape and structure of the nose, after surgery, the soft tissues and the structure of cartilage nose need time to recover and stabilize.

Therefore, blowing your nose immediately after surgery can cause unwanted risks such as:

• Bleeding from a wound: An unhealed wound can bleed when pressure from blowing your nose is applied directly to the nasal tissues.
• Slipping or breaking of sutures: The stitches in the nose can become damaged, leading to slipping or breaking of sutures.
• Deformation of the structure, nose: The strong force from the blow nose can deflect or deform the nose.
• Risk of infection: mucus or bacteria can penetrate into the wound, causing dangerous complications.

How long after rhinoplasty can I blow my nose?

Experts aesthetic recommend that you completely refrain from blowing your nose for at least the first 7-10 days after surgery.

This is the stage when the nose is in the process of recovery and is very sensitive to any impact. Specifically:

• From 7-10 days start:
  • In this stage, you should let the mucus and mucus naturally flow out. Use a paper towel or soft cotton cleaning swab to wipe gently, avoid strong pressure.
  • If you feel stuffy nose or discomfort, please use physiological saline to wash, mild nasal cavity, instead of blow your nose.
• From the 3rd week:
  • At this time, the nose has begun to stabilize, you can blow your nose gently. However, to avoid the impact is too strong.
• 1-2 months:
  • After 1-2 months, the nose has fully recovered and has the more natural, you can blow your nose like normal, but should still keep proper hygiene.

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Instructions on how to clean your nose after rhinoplasty

Proper nasal hygiene is a decisive factor in preventing complications and maintaining a beautiful nose shape after surgery. Below are the steps for nasal hygiene in each stage:

The hygiene of the nose in the first week

The first week after rhinoplasty is the stage most sensitive. Cleaning should be done gently to avoid hurting the wound:

• Use swab moistened with antiseptic solution to gently wipe the area around the incision.
• Use cotton wool soaked in physiological saline to clean the nose.
• Wipe dry the nose with a cotton makeup remover soft.
• Maintain the hygiene of the nose regularly 3-4 times per day to ensure the nose is always clean and well-ventilated.

Nose care from week 2-3

From week 2, when the wounds are up skin, you need to keep the hygiene of the nose carefully:

• Continue to use physiological saline to clean the nasal cavity.
• Consult a doctor before using the cream scar treatment, to ensure safety.
• Shielding nose when outside to avoid dust, dirt, bacteria, and direct sunlight.
• Avoid using the products skincare or makeup during this time.

The hygiene of the nose from the 4th week onwards

From the 4th week onwards, your nose has recovered almost completely. This is the moment you need to maintain hygiene routine to keep the nose shape, natural and beautiful:

• The hygiene of the nose daily with physiological saline.
• Combined addition of foods rich in vitamins and minerals such as green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and protein-rich foods to support the recovery process.

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Important notes after rhinoplasty

In addition to the hygiene of the nose, you need to note the following to ensure the recovery process goes smoothly:

• Do not use your hands, massage, knead or scratch your nose.
• Avoid environment pollution, dust and smoke.
• Perform re-examination schedule an appointment with the doctor to monitor the condition of the nose.

• When there are unusual signs such as swelling, pain,prolonged bleeding or nose has an unpleasant odor, you need to contact your doctor immediately for advice and timely treatment.

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Contact when experiencing aches and pains, or feeling anxious after surgery at DR Nguyen Giap according to the information below:

• Hotline: 0909 886 054
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In conclusion

The care of the nose after surgery plays an important role in keeping the nose shape and prevent complications, Follow the hygiene instructions and listen to your doctor's advice to ensure that you achieve the most perfect rhinoplasty results. Don't forget that patience and careful care during the care process are the keys to helping you own a nose shape as desired!