About Dr VartanyRevision rhinoplasty recovery is similar to that of primary rhinoplasty. Nasal packing will help to reduce swelling and bleeding after the surgery, but you will be unable to breathe through your nose until the packing is finally removed.
Your surgeon may prescribe painkillers that help to relieve the post-operation pain. Feeling nauseated after the nose surgery is quite normal. So if you have had this problem, alert your surgeon and the anesthesiologist so that you can receive anti-nausea drugs in advance.
There may be some bleeding during the first few days. Applying a cold compress to your forehead will help to reduce swelling. It is also recommended to elevate your head for the first week after the surgery and to avoid any trauma to the nose area during the first eight weeks after your plastic surgery. You should avoid blowing your nose for two to three weeks after any type of rhinoplasty. However, your airway should be clear as soon as the packs are removed, and the need for nose-blowing which is common when the airway is obstructed should diminish after your surgery.
Your surgeon will likely ask you to return in three to seven days so that the stitches and the cast can be removed. Your nose will still be swollen, but after two weeks much of the swelling will have gone.
Revision rhinoplasty costs more than primary rhinoplasty. Any part of the fee that is directly related to correcting airway problems may be covered by your health insurance. Any costs associated with cosmetic changes must be covered by you. If the rhinoplasty cost is too high and you cannot afford it, ask your surgeon about monthly payments.