Recovery after surgery
After receptoplasty, the patient spends the first 24 hours under the supervision of a doctor. At this time, temporary breathing difficulties arise due to swelling of the nose, which is considered normal. The discomfort usually goes away within a week.
Important! The doctor regularly checks the patient's condition. If necessary, prescribes painkillers. If swelling and breathing difficulties persist, corticosteroids, antihistamines, and decongestants are indicated.
For recovery to be successful, it is important to follow a number of recommendations during the first 4-6 weeks:
- Sleep lying on your back, keeping your head higher, using a high pillow
- Refrain from wearing glasses to avoid putting pressure on your nose
- Avoid exercise
- Avoid tanning
- Avoid both too hot and too cold weather
- Do not visit the bathhouse, sauna or swimming pool
1-1.5 months after the operation, the patient will have a second consultation with the doctor. He clarifies how the recovery went, whether there are any complaints, and also gives recommendations for further nose care.
When is revision surgery on the nasal septum necessary?
Sometimes the first operation on the nasal septum (septoplasty) does not bring positive changes: the curvature of the nose remains, and breathing is still difficult. The success of treatment depends on many factors: clinic, equipment, qualifications and experience of the doctor. Sometimes problems arise due to improper care after the intervention or repeated injuries to the nose, postoperative complications.
If after septoplasty the deformation of the nasal septum remains and the patient is bothered by frequent headaches, chronic runny nose or allergic reactions, he is prescribed a repeat operation. In case of bleeding disorders, reseptoplasty is performed after stabilization of the condition.