Recommendations for Rhinoplasty

  • For the first two days, you must sleep in a semi-sitting position with two pillows behind your back. After two days, you can sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to avoid lying face down.
  • You cannot sleep face down until six months after the surgery.
  • Avoid lowering your head, lifting heavy objects, or performing activities that require strength during the first 15 days after surgery.
  • You can begin light aerobic exercises one month after the surgery and more intense exercise after two months.
  • Avoid swimming and contact sports such as soccer, basketball, or volleyball for three months.
  • Avoid being near areas with high heat, such as near a stove. You should not cook food for eight days after surgery.
  • Wear a hat or cap constantly when going outside during the day.
  • It is recommended to avoid going out on sunny days between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
  • Apply sunscreen to areas with bruising on the face to prevent skin pigmentation. This pigmentation may last for several months.
  • Do not attempt to clean your nose on your own as it may cause bleeding or infection.
  • If the splint covering your nose falls off, you must call Dr. Giovanny Alvarado to have the splint repositioned.

Warning Signs

  • Heavy bleeding from the nose.
  • Severe nausea or vomiting.
  • Purple or black discoloration of the tip of the nose.
  • Pain in the nose accompanied by redness.

If you experience any of the warning signs listed above, you must immediately call Dr. Giovanny Alvarado at +57 3174417430.

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