Frequently Asked Questions
Post op instructions after nose feminization
It is important to follow these instructions:
- Take the medication prescribed by the doctor after meals.
- Do not smoke, which increases the risk of infection and impedes healing.
- Sleep with your head elevated (using 2-3 pillows) for the first week.
- Avoid direct sunlight and saunas for 6-8 weeks after the surgery. The sun and extreme heat increase edemas (swelling), slowing the healing process. Use sunscreen, even on cloudy days, for at least one year.
- Avoid crowds and sports where there is any risk of your face being hit for at least 6 weeks.
- Avoid wetting the nose bandage (patch) during the first week. You should always wash your hair with your head tilted back to avoid direct contact between your nose and the water.
- You can wash your face carefully. You should apply Thrombocid Forte 2-3 times a day to any bruised or inflamed areas until they recover. You can apply makeup one week after the surgery.
- Apply Vaseline (petroleum jelly) in the area with the stitches.
- Clean inside the nostrils with a sterile saline solution spray