SEPTAL RECONSTRUCTION
Pre/Post Operative Instructions

DIET:
After surgery, have only liquids for the rest of the day. Advance to regular diet on the next day.

General Instructions

• Take medicine as prescribed for pain. Do not take aspirin or aspirin products for one week after surgery.
• Change moustache dressing as needed to protect clothing from blood, but do not remove any packing if present.
• Do not sleep in a position that puts pressure on the nose. Sleep on your back.
• Elevate the head of your bed for 2 weeks after surgery to reduce swelling.
• Do not place anything in your nose. Do not blow your nose for 2 weeks. Do not remove any stitches on or on your nose.

Normal Problems
You may have difficulty breathing through your nose for a few weeks after surgery.
Headache & pain around the eyes that can be alleviated with medication.
Thin, bloody drainage, which lessons and stops within a few days.

Abnormal Problems
Fever of greater than 101 degrees that does not respond to fluids & Tylenol.
Foul odor or pus coming from the nose.
IF EXCESSIVE BLEEDING SHOULD OCCUR, GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM & CALL THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY.

Cast
If there is a cast on your nose, do not remove it or get it wet.

If you have any questions, please call the office at the number above.