How can I prepare for my rhinoplasty procedure?
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Rhinoplasty Faqs
- The first step towards rhinoplasty surgery is to schedule a consultation with the surgeon of your choice. During the consultation they will discuss the concerns you have regarding your nose and explore your expectations and goals for surgery.
- It is important to inform your surgeon of your full medical history including all medications, allergies and previous surgeries and other procedures on your nose. This is particularly important with regards to previous filler injections or threads in your nose.
- If you smoke this would be an opportune time to stop. Smoking adversely affects healing and increases the risk of complications. It is also important not to restart after surgery especially during the initially healing phase.
- Avoid alcohol in the days leading up to surgery.
- Avoid sun exposure and topical creams to the skin of the nose.
- Following the procedure and general anaesthetic you will not be able to drive. You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home. It is also important to arrange for someone dependable to stay with you for the first night after surgery.
- Make sure that you have everything you need when you come home after surgery – this included comfortable, extra pillows, ice packs etc.
- In the lead up surgery, it is important to stop taking certain medications if safe to do so. These medications include but are not limited to:
- Blood thinners
- Anti-inflammatory medication (Aspirin, Ibuprofen etc.)
- Certain vitamins and herbal remedies.