What Should You Avoid During Rhinoplasty Recovery?
The downtime after rhinoplasty can be supported with the right care and patience to minimize complications. You can learn here what you should avoid after nose surgery. Avoid Strenuous Physical Activity Exercise In the initial phase, avoid intense exercise like jogging, bending, etc. As they can increase the blood flow, which results in swelling or discomfort. Check with your doctor when you can start doing exercise. Avoid Touching or Hitting Your Nose Your nose may be tender for some time after surgery. Try to keep your nose free from undue handling, pressure or activities that could cause accidental impact. Use caution with sleeping, clothing changes and similar activities where the nose might be bumped. Protect Your Nose From the Sun Limit Sun Exposure Keep your nose protected from the sun Don't expose your nose to the sun while it is healing. Sunlight can increase swelling and may also change the way healing skin looks. Always follow your surgeon's instructions for sun prot...