[Cocoline Clinic] Nasal Surgery Swelling: Try This for 3 Days

Are you worried about swelling after nose surgery?

Hello, this is Cocoline Clinic, where we always study and provide care for the health and beauty of your nose.

 Not only after nose surgery, but also after cosmetic and functional surgery, it is hard not to worry about facial swelling. So, to help those who have had surgery, I wrote a column last December about swelling management methods.

https://blog.naver.com/cocoline2011/222173186047

 The swelling reduction methods that can be applied in daily life are explained in detail in the column above, so I think it would be a good idea to read it. Today, I would like to explain a method that can help you control the initial swelling more effectively.



To get straight to the point, it is best to reduce swelling strongly at the beginning. Among the methods you can do on your own, Cocoline Clinic will tell you the most effective one!



Ice compress / cold compress

Many people buy swelling supplements, cosmetics, or nutritional supplements to reduce swelling after surgery. But a sure way to reduce swelling without spending money is cold compresses.



Post-surgery swelling is different from the kind of swelling you get after eating ramen late at night. Swelling that occurs after cosmetic surgery is a special phenomenon that happens because our body is stimulated from the outside by the surgery. Since swelling that arises this way can affect the surgical result for a long time, it is better to manage it early.



Swelling after cosmetic surgery is usually more likely to occur as blood vessels expand. Therefore, if you can control the expanded blood vessels and the amount of bleeding caused by minor damage during surgery, it will help with swelling, right?



This is where ice compresses are effective.

Now, if you focus a little more here, you can get some really useful information.



The cold compress method recommended by Cocoline Clinic is to apply a cold compress every hour for about 3 days after surgery. Also, at Cocoline Clinic, we emphasize the importance of early compresses, so we provide an ice pack as well.



For compresses, it is best to avoid the surgical area and gently press around it. If you have sensitive skin, we recommend wrapping the ice pack in a thin piece of gauze or a handkerchief before using it.



Since days 3 to 4 after surgery are when swelling is at its peak, it is best to apply ice compresses frequently starting right after surgery. (If a cold compress pack is left on the skin for too long, skin damage may occur, so please keep each compress session to about 5 to 10 minutes!)



Prescribed medication

Do you want the swelling to go down quickly? Then please take the medication prescribed by the hospital exactly as directed.

As mentioned earlier, swelling is caused by tissue damage that occurs during surgery. To properly control this type of inflammatory response, you must take the medication prescribed by the hospital exactly as instructed.

 If you do not take the medications prescribed by the hospital properly because you think they are ineffective or because it is inconvenient, the initial swelling may persist and can affect even minor swelling for the following few months.

 It is best to take antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication exactly according to the instructions given by the hospital.

 (Oh, and many people order delivery food at home after surgery. Please avoid foods high in sodium, as that will help a bit more. Especially tteokbokki and chicken! Let’s hold out for just a few days for a prettier line :)



Walking or foot baths

Walking and foot baths have one thing in common: metabolism and blood circulation. When you get your body moving, your body is affected in an organic way, which is very effective for reducing swelling.

 If you are feeling well enough, we recommend starting to walk a little bit from the day after surgery. If you want to recover sufficiently at home, stretching, foot baths, foot acupressure, or massage can also be very helpful.

 If strong pressure is applied to the face for the purpose of reducing swelling, it may affect early recovery, so for massage we recommend areas other than the face, such as the legs!



 Once again, the first 3 days of swelling are really important. It is best to do cold compresses for about 3 to 5 days. After that, if you combine them with warm compresses, you may see faster results.



At Cocoline Clinic, an otolaryngology specialist personally provides consultation, treatment, and surgery for a healthy and beautiful nose. In addition, because the representative director personally provides treatment even after surgery,

Cocoline Clinic puts patients' beautiful nose health first.

 That is why the chief otolaryngology specialist personally handles everything from consultation to surgery. In addition, because the chief director also personally provides postoperative treatment, you can receive care more safely and with greater peace of mind.



If you live outside the Seoul metropolitan area, please first use the online consultation and virtual service on our website. The chief director can personally check your condition and provide detailed guidance.

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