What to do before the surgery?

• Choose your doctor well. Discuss what you want and what you do not want.
• If you are feeling anxious, request for another appointment for more discussion.
• Stop taking aspirin, vitamin E, or herbal supplement one week before the surgery.
• Stop smoking two weeks before the surgery.
• Arrange transportation after the surgery.
• Have a relative or friend help you for two days.
• Do not lift heavy things for two weeks.
• Wear comfortable clothes.

What are the recommendations after the surgery?

• Elevate your head while sleeping to reduce swelling.
• Have a low salt diet to reduce fluid retention.
• Have a soft diet for 1-2 weeks.
• Do not wear eyeglasses for one month.
• Do not blow your nose strongly.
• Take painkiller as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take a nap if you are feeling sleepy. This will promote healing.
• Swelling may take a long time (weeks or months).

RED FLAGS for Rhinoplasty!

• Body image concerns that are difficult for others to see.
• Unrealistic expectations of treatment outcomes.
• Worrying about body image repeatedly throughout the day or for long periods.
• Use of camouflaging and cover-ups strategies.
• Constant requests for reassurance.
• Mirror checking or avoidance of mirrors.
• Avoidance of social situations.
• General reduction in quality of life (e.g. no longer socialising).
• Disruption in daily activity.
• Patient presents with numerous photos (of self or of models/celebrities).
• Patient presents with detailed ideas of how to improve appearance. Patient has other areas of body image concern.
• Patient reports multiple previous ineffective consultations or treatments.