Are there diet and lifestyle recommendations after rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or rhinoplasty is surgery to change the shape of the nose by modifying the bone or cartilage , and rhinoplasty is one of the most common types of plastic surgery in the world and it is cosmetic for several reasons, including some injuries to the nose or correcting breathing problems or defects Congenital, or unhappy with the appearance of the nose, and the possible changes that a surgeon can make to a rhinoplasty include a change in size, angle, straightening of the bridge, or reshaping of the limb, so if the procedure is only performed to improve the appearance, it is necessary. Wait until the nasal bone fully grows, but if the cause is poor breathing, nasal surgery can be performed at a young age, and some pain relievers containing ibuprofen or aspirin should be avoided for two weeks before surgery and after two weeks because these medicines slow the clotting process. Blood can cause the patient to bleed more, and rhinoplasty can be performed in a hospital or clinic, using local or general anesthesia.

Are there diet and lifestyle recommendations after rhinoplasty?

After rhinoplasty, the patient is monitored, and he can go home on the same day, and the patient must rest in bed with the head elevated, with the need to avoid stress. It is normal for swelling and bruising to occur in the nose, upper lip, cheeks or around the eye for several days after Surgery, and this will gradually disappear from 7 to 10 days, and ice can help the face, nose and eyes to reduce these problems, and moderate bleeding from the nose is normal, and it is normal for patients to vomit sometimes once or twice after surgery directly, so some nutritional recommendations must be followed And life to promote healing, and avoid any complications, by eating a light and cold diet as permitted after recovery from the anesthetic, and avoiding hot liquids for several days, and after surgery, excessive talking, smiling, hard chewing, strenuous activities, and heavy lifting must be avoided. The nose is blocked, bending, and exercise and swimming can be resumed after 3 weeks if there are no bleeding problems.

Recommendations for a diet that relieves the side effects of anesthesia of nausea and headache

Patients feel nausea after rhinoplasty as a result of anesthesia. Nausea is an annoying feeling that the patient feels the need to vomit. And although eating can be difficult when feeling nauseous, food and drink are important for hydration, replacing lost electrolytes and helping the stomach to settle, and there are some foods and drinks that reduce the feeling of nausea, so patients may tolerate certain foods better than others. Including rice, pasta, potatoes, salty crackers, and cold foods, and other foods and drinks may improve symptoms of nausea, such as ginger and some teas and high-protein meals, water, rehydration solutions, sports drinks, soda or flavored water, juices. Al Safia, coconut water, banana and more.

Many patients also experience headaches after the operation, as a result of anesthesia, which ranges from uncomfortable to unbearable, and it can disrupt daily life, although many medicines aim to relieve symptoms.

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