بعد از هر نوع جراحی بروز ورم، کبودی و زخم در ناحیه عمل کاملاً طبیعی است. After surgery, a person experiences swelling and bruising in the face and nose. The main cause of this swelling is the pressure caused by the surgery and the body's natural reaction to the changes. In this article, we will fully examine the types of nasal swelling after surgery and the causes of swelling. The amount of swelling of the nose after surgery and how to treat it faster are also factors that every person should be aware of before surgery. So don't miss the next article.
What are the main causes of nasal swelling after surgery?
Before we examine the types of nasal swelling and ways to fix it, it is better to examine the cause of swelling after surgery. In general, three factors cause swelling in the nose, which include the following:
- The first reason is related to the reaction of the body's immune system to wounds and pressure created in the skin. The body's immune system reacts to heal the wounds and this will cause swelling.
- The second reason is related to changing the shape of the nose after surgery. Because the shape and state of the nose changes after the operation, the body tries to cope with this change and the nose remains swollen for some time until the body gets used to this change. The third reason is skin fibrosis. After the end of the surgery, the skin and tissues of the nose are connected to each other by fibrosis that produces adhesive threads. If the tissue and threads produced are too much, the nose will swell.
- Background diseases and nose surgery by an inexperienced doctor are also effective in the occurrence of swelling after the operation.
Get to know 5 types of nasal edema after surgery
The types of nasal swelling after surgery are divided into 5 categories, most of which will be resolved after time. Next, learn about the types of rhinitis.
Swelling in the skin
During the surgery, the skin area of the nose is separated from it. For this reason, during the period of recovery and convalescence, the intercellular fluid increases in this area and the skin becomes inflamed in order to heal the wounds. This inflammation is completely normal and will be completely resolved after three months. The swelling of the skin will be more in fleshy nose surgery.
pseudoedema
Pseudoedema is another type of swelling that will take longer to fully resolve than other types. The reason for that is a sudden change in the shape of the nose and it takes about a year to completely fix it. The bigger the operated nose, the more false swelling will be.
primary inflation
Primary swelling is also one of the types of post-operative swelling of the nose, which is caused by injuries caused by surgery. The amount of this swelling depends on the person himself, the type of operation, the delicacy of the incision and surgery by the doctor, and the type of the person's nose. Usually, the initial swelling will be resolved within one to two months.
fibrous edema
After nose surgery, the skin produces a substance called fibrosis in order to repair the cut tissues. Excess fibrosis produced in this area will cause swelling in the nose. Swelling fibrosis is mostly seen in meaty nose surgery and will be resolved with actions by the doctor. Therefore, choosing the right doctor for nose surgery is very important and vital.
Swelling due to fluid accumulation
After the surgery, the skin of the nose must be shaped and molded to its new shape. This issue causes the accumulation of fluid under the skin of the nose, the amount and severity of which is different for each person. If the person's skin is thick, this swelling will be more intense.
How to prevent the occurrence of various types of nasal edema after surgery?
Swelling of the nose after surgery is normal and will be resolved after some time. But by using solutions, the amount of this swelling can be controlled and even the percentage of its occurrence can be reduced to zero. The following solutions are effective to prevent nasal swelling.
- The most important solution that prevents the occurrence of various problems after nose surgery is to choose an experienced and knowledgeable doctor. Be careful in choosing a doctor.
- In addition to the doctor, be careful in choosing the surgery clinic. The reputable clinic has sufficient facilities and will have the best performance in the field of cosmetic surgery.
- Take care before surgery seriously. These cares will greatly help prevent nasal swelling. For example, not using alcohol, tobacco, or certain drugs
- After surgery, in order to reduce side effects, follow your doctor's recommendations and avoid doing anything that aggravates nasal swelling.
How long will swelling of the nose last after surgery?
About a week after rhinoplasty, the cast is removed and the nose looks swollen. This swelling is completely normal and will decrease greatly in the second week. Of course, up to 3-4 months after the operation, the nose still looks swollen, and it takes about a year for this swelling to completely resolve and the final shape of the nose to be determined.
Control types of post-operative swelling with cold water compresses
During the recovery period after nose surgery, you can significantly reduce nasal swelling by following some tips and doing simple things. For example, when sleeping, put the head higher than the body with an extra pillow. Also, don't forget to use a cold water compress. In the first 48 hours after surgery, using an ice compress reduces inflammation, swelling, and bruising. To make a cold compress, you can use crushed ice in plastic or buy it ready.
Summary
Nose swelling is one of the natural complications after surgery. In this article, we examined the types of nasal swelling after surgery, the cause of their occurrence, and simple solutions to significantly reduce nasal swelling. If you are going to have nose surgery, it is better to familiarize yourself with the steps to be taken during the recovery period. These actions will greatly shorten the recovery period and get a better final result. Of course, before taking any action, avoid any kind of problems by choosing an experienced doctor and a reputable clinic. Dr. Javad Rahmati is an expert in the field of nose and plastic surgery and with years of experience in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, as one of best known nose surgeons
