The first reason is that there is a recovery period after rhinoplasty. Wearing a nose clip, nose swelling, secretion and residual blood scab are all normal. It will affect the ventilation of the nose and may weaken the sense of smell within 3-6 months. This condition will gradually improve within 3-6 weeks after operation, and breathing and sense of smell will return to normal.
In this case, it is recommended that Xiaoxian's daughters do a good job of postoperative care, such as paying attention to diet and not eating spicy food and seafood; Smoking and alcohol prohibition; Rinse nasal secretions with normal saline; Do not touch the wound with water for one week after operation. It is forbidden to touch the wound with your hands.
3~4 days after operation, you can avoid the nose and apply ice on your cheeks. 5~7 days after operation, you can avoid the nose to do hot compress to help reduce swelling; Don't always pinch your nose with your hands when your nose is unstable. ...
What is the second reason?
If the sense of smell and breathing do not return to normal after six months of prosthetic rhinoplasty, the doctor may have made a mistake! ! !
If this happens, you should go back to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time, investigate the causes affecting breathing and smell, and arrange repair surgery as soon as possible.