GNG Plastic Surgery Hospital: after nose surgery

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Rhinoplasty Post-op Care

Rhinoplasty Post-op Care

1. Continue applying the provided antiseptic ointment until the 14^th day post-op.

è If desired, you may start applying scar cream on the incision area from the 3^rd week post-op. (You may purchase it at a nearby pharmacy or from our hospital directly)

2. From today, you may wash your wash. First, use your hands to create lots of foam with the cleanser, and then gently wash your face.

è Avoid rubbing or stretching the area, whatsoever.

è Avoid facial cleansers with exfoliation beads

3. Avoid any excessive facial expressions such as wide smiling or opening the mouth too wide for the first three months (especially patients who have undergone alar plasty).

4. Avoid wearing [sun]glasses, drinking, smoking, excessive exercise, swimming, sauna, lifting heavy things for least 1 month-post op.

5. You can wear make-up but you should avoid applying any near the incision area for up to 3 weeks post-op until it is completely healed.

6. Avoid direct sunlight by wearing a hat or sunscreen until your bruising has completely faded away.

7. Depending on the individual’s recovery rate, if the stitches were not fully removed:
à If you are staying in Korea, you may come back to the hospital to have them removed during your next visit.

àIf you are leaving Korea, you can go to any local clinic/dental center/dermatologist to get it removed.
*Some stiches may become visible once the swelling has resided and may need to be removed by a professional in their area (white/brown stitches are dissolvable, whereas dark blue/ black ones are non-dissolvable)

*Please note that the post-op care instructions are subject to change based on the doctor’s professional recommendation. Please be sure to follow all instructions given by the doctor in charge

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Weird Smell After Rhinoplasty?

Whether it be for functional, or purely aesthetic reasons, abnormal smell weeks after rhinoplasty is a common remark we often hear from patients.

Accumulation of mucus in the nose due to the reduced mobility of the mucus blanket within the nose as well as build up of crusting can cause unusual odors from within the nose. Old blood, crusts, extraneous mucus and such that build up and eventually dry up in a concentrated area

In these instances, clearing the crust will make the problem go away. Saline nasal spray will slowly wash away the crust without the trauma of nose blowing. Saline nasal spray instructions post-op will have been explained to you prior to your departure from Korea if the doctor found it necessary for your case. It is also very common for hard, solidified build up to either fall from out your nose, or down your throat. These chunks can be alarming, but are generally harmless.

Strange smell is not uncommon, so you don't need to worry to much if this becomes apparant after surgery. Let your physician know. If you are not having increasing pain, redness, swelling, fevers or drainage, its unlikely to be infection. Remember, always avoid picking or sticking anything up your nose to clean or scratch at this time! And never do anything without consulting with your physician first!