CLOSED REDUCTION OF NASAL FRACTURE
- DIET: Resume your previous diet.
- ACTIVITY: No lifting over 30 pounds, avoid strenuous exercise. No PE class, exercise class or weight lifting for 2 weeks.
- MEDICATIONS: Discomfort is usually relieved by Tylenol with codeine. Please follow directions CAREFULLY.
- FOLLOW-UP: Return to the office 7 days after your surgery. Call for an appointment if not already scheduled. Generally, this appointment is made at the time your surgery is scheduled.
- WORK/SCHOOL: You may return as soon as your feel ready.
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INFORMATION: Swelling of the eyes is normal. Also, the eyes may get black and blue. This will usually resolve within 2 weeks after surgery.
- Call the doctor for bleeding from the nose that will not stop with pressure.
- Avoid trauma to the nose.
- DO NOT dislodge the plastic “cast” on the nose. If it loosens and falls off prior to returning to the office, please call for further instructions.
