3 Rhinoplasty Recovery Tips that Will Go a Long Way
Whether you want to get a rhinoplasty for cosmetic issues or for conditions like a deviated septum, one of the most important things to know about this surgical procedure is what recovery will be like. Although we will send you home with a detailed list of what to do and what to avoid during recovery, here are three recovery tips that will go a long way.
- Sleep With Your Head Elevated
One of the easiest, yet most beneficial, recovery tips that we may recommend is that you sleep with your head elevated. By propping your head up, you can help get rid of swelling and any drainage from your nose.
- Use Medications As Recommended
Depending on your specific surgical procedure, we will give you oral medications, topical medications, or both to help reduce swelling and fight off any infection. Make sure that you use each medication as recommended— even if you think you don’t need to use them anymore.
- Don’t Poke and Prod
Let’s face it: nothing is quite as uncomfortable as having gauze, or a stent shoved up your nose— but both may be necessary during recovery. Although it may be irritating to have something up your nose while you heal, make sure that you don’t poke or prod— even with a cotton swab. The best thing you can do is just leave it alone.
Recovery is one of the most critical steps in any surgical process. By using the tips listed above, we hope that you’ll have a smooth, safe, and speedy rhinoplasty recovery.
If you want to learn more about rhinoplasty recovery or if you are ready to schedule your rhinoplasty consultation, contact our Huntington office and call: (631) 423-1000.
- Published in Rhinoplasty
Brow Lift Or Eyelid Lift: What’s the Difference?
With so many plastic surgeries out there, it can sometimes feel like you’re going to a buffet. And although it can sometimes seem overwhelming to choose from things like fillers, Botox, lifts, and other procedures, it’s important to know what they’re used for and when they’re worth considering. As two popular procedures that we offer here at Associated Plastic Surgeons, brow lifts and eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) are often confused with each other. If you aren’t sure which procedure is right for you, contact our Associate Plastic Surgeons office and schedule an appointment with our staff.
What’s The Difference?
Let’s take a brief look at these two procedures to help distinguish between the two.
Browlift
As you age, gravity can have a real impact on your skin— especially on your face. If you have noticed that your eyebrows and the skin around your eyebrows and forehead have lost elasticity, then you may be a good candidate for a brow lift. Here at our office, we offer two types of brow lift surgeries.
- Classic Lift: During this traditional type of brow lift surgery, we will make an incision behind the hairline and remove underlying tissue, remove or alter the forehead muscles, remove excess skin, and then lift the eyebrows to give you a more youthful appearance.
- Endoscopic Lift: During an endoscopic lift, a tiny camera (endoscope) is inserted through several small incisions along the hairline. The endoscope will help your cosmetic surgeon visualize the detailed work that is being done during the lift.
Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Unlike a brow lift which focuses on the eyebrows, and eyelid lift is a surgical procedure that is done to help patients get rid of excess fat and skin around both the upper and lower eyelids. As one of the most common surgical procedures in Long Island, our patients notice a more youthful, refreshed appearance without having to deal with puffy bags under their eyes.
If you are interested in learning more about these procedures, schedule your consultation at our Huntington office today and call (631) 423-1000.
- Published in Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery