How to help myself look better and heal faster after rhinoplasty?

Give it time. : The best thing you can do is give yourself time and stay out of the sun. Most healing from rhinoplasty is waiting for the swelling to go away. In the first few days this can be improved with rad elevation and cold compresses. After that warm compresses may help but usually you just have to give it time. Try to sleep with your head elevated on a few pillows.

Follow instructions : Which include limiting activity and head elevation with ice compresses and avoidance of bearing down to help minimize swelling and bleeding. Facial lymphatic massage may help. However your surgeon is most familiar with the techniques used and is your best reference.

Follow directions: Your doctor will give you directions about a low salt diet, sleeping with the head elevated, cool compress use, minimizing exercise, and possibly taking arnica montana to help things heal quicker. Listen to these directions and follow them to get better quicker!

Don't overdo: Follow instructions, avoid trauma and take it easy. Drink lots of water, and consider bromelain and arnica after surgery for bruising and swelling. Don't try to "cheat" on activity. Minimize salt and alcohol intake in the months after surgery, and consider taping your nose at night for swelling-your surgeon should be able to show you how. Good luck!

Common sense: Recovery after rhinoplasty is most often delayed by bruising. Cold compresses over the eyes after surgery can help lot bruising. A balanced diet, restricted activities and plenty of fluids after surgery will also help.

Follow your doctor's: instructions. Avoid overdoing it early, keep your head elevated, and don't strain, bend, blow your nose, etc. Ice is very important early on, and take medications as prescribed. Avoid any trauma to your nose early and even after dressings/splints are removed.