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Bruising around the eyes is usually worse after 24 hours. You may apply ice compresses to the eyelids to control bruising.
There may be some oozing after the nose packs are removed, dab these with a soft tissue.
Bleeding from the nose is uncommon, but if it occurs remain calm and apply cold compresses to the nose.
In the week after surgery, avoid hot food, hot fluids, hot baths and alcohol. Ice, cold fluids, ice cream is recommended.
The nose splint is usually removed around the 7th post operative day.
After the splint is removed you may clean just inside each nostril with cotton buds soaked with water or salt water, advice will be given on nasal irrigation.
Glasses may rest on the splint, or be taped to your forehead after the splint is removed.
DO NOT allow glasses to rest directly on the nose for 6 weeks, especially footsteps.
Contact lenses can easily be inserted after a few days.
Avoid direct sunlight on the nose for 8 weeks.
Remember to try not to knock your nose.
DO NOT blow your nose for at least 6 weeks and if you sneeze try to sneeze through your mouth.
Do not bend unnecessarily forward.
Sleep in a propped up position with two or three pillows
Avoid direct sunlight and sun beds to your scars for 1 year post operative, as this causes your scars to remain red and thick.

You may experience pain or discomfort in the week following surgery.
If you need to take pain killers, take Panadol or Co-codamol. Take the pain killers as prescribed.
Avoid Aspirin or pain killers which contain Aspirin as they may aggravate bleeding.
Adequate antibiotics should be provided and you will need to take these as prescribed. It is important to complete the course.

Sleep

Activity & exercise

Avoid contact sports for 6 months.
After 1 week you may resume most normal activities. Except for strenuous exercise. Strenuous activities as tennis, golf, swimming, etc., may be resumed after 6 weeks.
You should avoid long haul flights for six weeks post operatively.

Avoid alcohol for the whole week while you are using medication.
Please refrain from smoking pre and post operatively