What to do after nose lift and nose trim (post-operative instructions)

Follow-up schedule: On the 3rd day for wound dressing On the 7th day for initial stitch removal (noselift) On the 14th day for removal of remaining stitches (trim) Dos: 1. Rest at home for 3 days. 2. High pillows when lying down. 3. Take medications as prescribed. 4. Maintain plaster. 5. May clean incision scabs with moist sterile cotton applicator (hydrogen peroxide and povidone iodine solutions). Don’ts: 1. Eat seafood, “Bagoong”, or any allergic causing food. 2. Drink alcohol or smoke. 3. Sports activity. 4. Sleeping on sides. 5. Wear eyeglasses or shades. 6. Smile, yawn widely, or eat food that requires you to open mouth wide for 2-3 weeks. 7. Stay in polluted places or with kids around. What to expect: 1. It is normal to have a “pinched nose” look for 1 month (for nose trim). 2. Expect minimal pinkish fluid from the incision sites (within 24 hours). 3. Swelling around the eyes are expected up to the 4th day. 4. Swelling of the nose (sides and tip) will last up to 2 months. 5. Follow-up within 3 days in case of displacement (especially the 1st 2months). Notes: These post-op instructions are for consumption of The Asian Tropics Center for Aesthetics and Wellness clients only and shall never, in any way, replace instructions given by your doctors.