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Male | 65

how long after rhinoplasty can i sleep on my side?

How long after rhinoplasty can i sleep on my side?

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Samruddhi Bhartiya

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Answered on 23rd May '24

  • For the first few weeks after surgery, rhinoplasty patients are frequently told to sleep on their backs with their heads elevated. The nose will be secured in its position as it heals, reducing the chances of swelling.
  • You will be discharged from the medical facility with a surgical dressing and a nasal splint covering your nose. The same will shield your nose and prevent its delicate structures from getting displaced. So you should be fine in case you roll over during your sleep, but conversely, it may cause nasal congestion and worsen pain & bruising.
  • Three weeks post rhinoplasty, the positioning of your nasal bones should become firmer, and it should be able to withstand as much as gentle pressure being applied to it. But it takes six weeks for the bones to heal completely, so avoid sleeping on your back till then.

To conclude: Avoid sleeping on your side for 6 weeks.

 

Do’s and Don’ts of Post-Rhinoplasty Sleep

  • Avoid consuming caffeine.
  • Utilize painkillers.
  • Avoid sleeping with anyone.
  • Use additional pillows.
  • Do lie on your back to sleep.
  • Take more time to rest than usual.
  • Sleeping on the stomach is forbidden.

 

Get in touch with lauded surgeons from India and Turkey, or contact us for more information. Take care!

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Answered on 23rd May '24

It’s usually recommended not to sleep on your side for the first few weeks after rhinoplasty. The reason for this is to prevent accidental pressure or movement that can affect the healing nasal structures. It is crucial to follow your surgeon’s set of postoperative care instructions as recovery times for individuals vary. Normally after the first weeks, you can slowly switch to sleeping on your side with consent of the surgeon. Elevating your head with extra pillows during sleep can help reduce swelling and promote a more smooth recovery. Never blindly follow the general advice given to rhinoplasty patients without consulting your surgeon because individualizing recommendations are important for your recovery 

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