Nasal Surgery: Your Recovery

Tips for healing

• Don’t take medicines containing aspirin or ibuprofen until your doctor says that it's OK..

• Don't bump your nose or touch the splint or packing.

• Don't bend over or lift.

• Stay away from weightlifting or doing any exercises that make you strain. Follow what your doctor directs.

• Sneeze or cough with your mouth open. This is to reduce pressure inside your nose.

• Keep from blowing your nose until you’re told it’s OK to do so.

• Keep eyeglasses from resting on your nose. Try taping them above the nose.

• Protect your nose from the sun.

• Start saltwater rinses if prescribed after any packing is removed.

• Take all medicines as your doctor prescribed.

• Keep follow-up appointments with your doctor.

Follow-up visits

Your doctor will most likely want to see you within 1 week to check your healing. Any packing, splint, or dressings may be removed at that time. You may feel slight discomfort and bleed a little when this is done.

Checking the results

Your doctor will check your healing and the results of your surgery during later follow-up visits. Talk with them about any problems or concerns you may have.

When to contact your doctor

Contact your doctor if:

• ou have more pain, swelling, or bruising.

• You have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as advised by your doctor.

• You have any active bleeding.

• Fluid is leaking from your nose.

• You have headaches that don't get better with medicine.

• You have decreased or double vision.

• You have a stiff neck or a very tired feeling.