Plastic surgery is not just the work of the surgeon, anesthesiologist and medical staff.The result of the operation largely depends on the patient himself and his behavior during the recovery period.Rehabilitation after rhinoplasty- the same part of the operation as the preparation and the actual execution.
Rehabilitation after rhinoplasty: what can lead to complications?
Rhinoplasty is a complex operation, after which negative consequences occur in every tenth patient.Complications after rhinoplasty can be associated with both a surgeon's error and a violation by the patient of restrictions after surgery.
Poor qualifications of the surgeon can lead to the formation of scars due to damage to the skin or cartilage tissue.Future scars and adhesions are quite difficult and time-consuming to treat.Damage to bone tissue also indicates a medical error associated with impaired respiratory function and an unsatisfactory aesthetic result.To correct it, re-operation is required, which is usually more difficult to perform, and the surgeon's skill must be at the highest level.
The result of injury on the part of both the surgeon and the patient is profuse bleeding that occurs during the operation.Damage to a large vessel or taking medications that affect blood clotting can lead to a similar complication.
Failure to comply with sterility rules leads to infection.If discovered, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.Excessively excised surfaces lead to unpleasant complications such as skin necrosis.Repeated removal of damaged tissue prevents further development of tissue necrosis.
If the patient did not follow the recommendations of the postoperative period and removed the bandage prematurely or did not properly care for the nasal cavity, there is a possibility that the stitches will come off.This requires repeated procedures and stitches.Patients who do not take the doctor's recommendations seriously can cause not only suture dehiscence, but also dehiscence of bone and cartilage tissue due to the momentary desire to flaunt a new nose.
Due to a surgeon's error, various diseases are possible due to a deviated nasal septum, for example impaired nasal breathing or problems with the blood supply to the nasal passages.
Aesthetic complications caused by low qualifications of the surgeon include deformation of the nose in the area of the bridge of the nose, too short or “beak-shaped” nose, strong asymmetry and all other violations of the aesthetics of the nose.A complex consequence of medical errors is excessive removal of bone or cartilage tissue, which may require tissue augmentation through implantation, contouring, or autotransplantation of patient tissue.In order to avoid a discrepancy between the result of the operation and the expected effect, it is important to carry out a preliminary simulation of the result in the clinic where the rhinoplasty will be performed.
Restrictions after rhinoplasty
Rehabilitation after rhinoplasty involves a number of serious restrictions, strict adherence to which will have a positive effect on the outcome of the operation.
Smoking is prohibited for two weeks before and two weeks after rhinoplasty, as nicotine limits the access of oxygen to blood vessels and nerves, thereby preventing tissue healing.Tissue necrosis occurs many times more often in smokers than in patients who lead a healthy lifestyle.Recovery after rhinoplastyintroduces a similar restriction on alcohol consumption.
A mandatory restriction is sleeping on your back with a high pillow to quickly eliminate swelling and prevent injury to the operated organ.Sleeping on the back should become a new habit for the patient.
During rehabilitation after rhinoplasty, the patient must avoid medications that thin the blood or affect blood clotting.Therefore, anticoagulants and hormonal contraceptives should not be used until the end of the recovery period.
Traumatic sports involving ball (basketball, football, etc.), skating, roller skating and similar forms of transportation, including alpine skiing, should be postponed until the nasal tissue has completely healed.You should not bend over your head or do any exercises that require you to suddenly lift your upper body or change position.
When taking a warm shower, the plaster cast should not get wet, otherwise unpleasant complications can occur in the form of suppuration or infection of the tissue and the soaked plaster can no longer maintain the shape of the new nose.
The patient should not plan pregnancy within a year after rhinoplasty, since recovery after rhinoplasty requires complete rest of the operated organ and the absence of any stress on the body, including hormonal.
The strain on the body also includes physical activity, which should be excluded so that rehabilitation after rhinoplasty is successful and without complications.Any activity that causes increased pressure in the body can interfere with healing and proper tissue fusion.In this context, the recommendation not to be nervous and avoid stress regarding rehabilitation after rhinoplasty seems particularly relevant, since any stress has a direct impact on the body's internal processes.
Minor restrictions include a ban on decorative cosmetics and cosmetics, with the exception of medicines prescribed by a doctor.
Rehabilitation after rhinoplasty will be uneventful if you avoid activities that involve temperature fluctuations, such as walking, for a month after the operation.B. on visiting baths and saunas, on solariums and sunbathing as well as on visits to the swimming pool, as water containing chlorine can have an aggressive effect on the healing tissue.
The operation is complete, what happens next?
Patients often worry about what to expect immediately after surgery.The first two to three days are the most difficult and unpleasant.A bandage is placed on the face and the nostrils are closed with turundas - twisted cotton swabs.Turundas fix the nasal tissue from the inside and promote its healing in the correct position.In addition, they prevent bleeding, which is dangerous when sutures have not healed.The external fixator of the new nose is a bandage or plaster splint.The presence of turundas in the nose significantly restricts breathing, and breathing through the mouth is very unusual and leads to rapid drying of the oral mucosa.In addition, the presence of postoperative swelling also affects normal breathing, which may make the patient feel like he has a cold, but the effect of nasal congestion disappears with the swelling.This unpleasant moment must be endured for 2-3 days, after which the turundas are removed and the patient goes home.Depending on the complexity of the operation, the patient remains in the clinic for 2-3 days under constant care and full medical supervision.Depending on the complexity of the operation, sometimes less time in the clinic is required.
One of the unpleasant symptoms that may occur during rehabilitation after rhinoplasty can be headaches that appear in the first few days.Treatment can be done with painkillers prescribed by a doctor.
The already mentioned swelling of the nose can make you want to clear the nose of mucus, but in no case should you blow your nose or cough, as an increase in pressure in the nose can cause the stitches to come loose.For the same reason, you should not catch a cold after rhinoplasty, so as not to provoke a runny nose and even more nasal congestion.After surgery, the doctor will show you how to clean your nose without risking injury.
Recovery from rhinoplasty involves mild weakness and even fever in the first few days immediately after surgery.This is normal after surgery, so it's best to rest.
After surgery, hematomas and swelling under the eyes are possible.However, to hide this, you should not wear glasses for 3 months after the operation: any stress and pressure on the bridge of the nose can change the result of the operation and deform the new, not yet restored bridge of the nose.Experts recommend not being socially active and staying at home during rehabilitation.
To speed up recovery, the clinic may offer special physiotherapy measures.They are usually carried out from the second day after surgery.In this way, rehabilitation after rhinoplasty becomes easier and more comfortable than self-care.