During the first few days, minor bleeding from the nose is common. Blowing the nose, picking the nose, or inserting items into the nose is not recommended for the first week while tissues heal. The nasal packing is usually removed after 3 to 5 days and the patient will feel much more comfortable. All dressings, splints , and stitches should be removed within 1 or 2 weeks. Within 2 days, most patients are up and about, and able to return to school or sedentary work within about a week following surgery.
Full recovery takes several weeks.
Avoid rubbing or bumping the nose. Avoid unprotected sun exposure, especially for the first 8 weeks. Be gentle when washing the face and hair or using cosmetics. Glasses will have to be taped to the forehead or propped on the cheeks for 4 to 6 weeks after the splint is removed and the nose is completely healed. The patient may feel depressed following surgery, but day by day the nose will look better.