Before Rhinoplasty: How to Prepare

Some useful tips to help you prepare for your Rhinoplasty surgery

Like any surgical procedure, there are preparations to be made before the day, on the day, and after the day of your scheduled nose job. If you follow the recommended steps, you will speed up your recovery time and achieve optimal results overall.

Below, we have prepared a guide for you to fully prepare yourself for your upcoming rhinoplasty surgery. Read on to find out how you can ensure the best results for your nose job.

Please note that every procedure is unique, and your surgeon at Rhinoplasty-Chicago will provide you with further information regarding your specific nose job and the necessary preparations you need to make.

Consultation

Before your surgery is booked, you will have a consultation with your prospective surgeon. You will be able to express your expectations, communicate your reasons for going through rhinoplasty surgery, and what exactly you expect the desired results to be. Dr. Raine, your prospective surgeon, will examine your nose and bone structure to tell you precisely what can be done.

Weeks Before your Scheduled Rhinoplasty Surgery

You do not want to be worried or apprehensive on the day of your surgery, and therefore, the weeks prior to your procedure need to be preoperational:

• Avoid aspirin and products containing aspirin because they act as blood thinners which may increase bleeding after surgery
• Vitamin supplements are recommended to promote healing (particularly vitamins C,E and iron)
• Be aware of minor illness occurrences such as colds and notify your surgeon if any develop in the weeks prior to your surgery
• Free your schedule post-surgery to allow for enough recovery time (2-3 weeks depending on your procedure)

The Day Prior to your Rhinoplasty Surgery

This is your last day to prepare for your surgery. Make sure you’ve tied up all loose ends. Make sure you have supplies to reduce swelling after your procedure: ice packs, frozen bags of vegetables, etc. You may also wish to consider taking Arnica – an herbal supplement which helps to reduce swelling and bruising. Stock up with foods which are easy to ingest and digest: soup, juice, popsicles, and so on.

Wash your face thoroughly before bed the night prior to surgery. Ideally you should use an antibacterial cleanser to protect your facial skin from any possible infections.

Refrain from eating after midnight to prevent nausea after your surgical procedure and try to get a good night’s sleep.

Rhinoplasty-Chicago’s surgeons are here to make you feel as comfortable as possible before your procedure.

The Day of Your Nose Job

Before your operation you will receive full instructions from our staff. that include:

• Wash your face thoroughly with antibacterial soap
• Do not eat before your surgery
• Wear loose clothing to ensure full comfort
• Leave enough time before your surgery to arrive at your location so that you are relaxed and fully prepared

Post Operation

Arrange for a close friend or family member to drive you to your surgical procedure and pick you up when it is over. You’ll want to have someone you can trust to assist you in returning to your home. For precautionary reasons, it is also recommended that you keep someone close by you while you are recovering over the next days or weeks.

Here at Rhinoplasty-Chicago, we will do all we can to help you prepare for this life-changing procedure.

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