The next day the patient can go home and begin recovery from there. It is important to take the prescribed medication and follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon to ensure that the post-operative period is correct, with minimal discomfort.
The first days (7 to 10 days) after rhinoplasty, the patient must wear a nasal splint to ensure control of inflammation, proper healing, and that there is no movement that could displace the recovering tissues and cartilage. In addition, during the first days, small bleeding can occur, so a gauze is placed plugging the nostrils that will have to be changed regularly. If the bleeding lasts a long time or is abundant, it is important to go quickly to the doctor to check that the recovery is correct.