After undergoing nose surgery under general anesthesia, the patient is first taken to the recovery room, and silicone nasal packs are placed in the nose. These silicone packs, which have a perforated structure, help patients breathe. Additionally, pads that collect any blood leakage are used overnight following the surgery. Experiencing pain or discomfort in the first few days is normal. In such cases, using pain relievers prescribed by the specialist doctor is sufficient.
Moreover, the nose should be washed with saline water at regular intervals. It is recommended to use at least two pillows during sleep to keep the head in a continuously elevated position. The nose must be protected from hard impacts until the healing process is complete. Light exercises can be started at the end of the 3rd week, but it is important not to lift anything heavier than 2 kg. Also, the use of aspirin or similar blood-thinning medications should be strictly avoided.
Heavy exercises can be resumed at the earliest one month later. During this time, bruising and swelling significantly reduce. After the operation, the use of alcohol and tobacco should be stopped or paused for a certain period. The healing process usually completes within 2 to 3 months, revealing the nose’s final appearance. Surgical scars become completely invisible, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing nasal structure.