I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gupta and his team. As a healthcare worker, I strongly feel that, when looking for a good surgeon, you should always ask the surgical nurses who to go to. The nurses I work with all said that Dr. Gupta would be their first choice for a plastic surgeon.
— Verve Patient
Recovery
2-3 daysPre-Op
D 0Surgery day
Week 1
D 6-8Office evaluation
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 6-8
Month 3Early results
Month 6Final results
1 Year
2-3 daysPre-Op
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
D 0Surgery day
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Week 1
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
D 6-8Office evaluation
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Week 2
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Week 3
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Week 4
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Week 6-8
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Month 3Early results
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Month 6Final results
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
1 Year
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- When you wake up you will be sore and swollen. Your eye area will also look bruised, and your face may be puffy. You can ice around your nose to reduce swelling & discomfort.
- You will have a splint in place to protect your nose as it heals, and to shield it from any accidental contact. Do not remove this splint yourself; it should only be removed by your doctor.
Week 1
- You may shower 48 hours after the procedure.
- Your nose will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Ensure you are drinking lots of fluid with electrolytes to help maintain hydration.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.
Day 6-8 – Office evaluation
- Your external nasal splint will be removed.
- Your internal nasal splints will be removed.
- Your suture will be removed.
- You will still be very swollen and bruised. You will have an idea of your final results; however, the shape will continue to refine over the next 12 months.
- You may continue to ice.
Week 2
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
- You will still have swelling and bruising at this time.
Week 3
- You will still have swelling at this time.
- Rhinoplasty patients typically take a few weeks off from work, school, exercise and other normal activities to rest and heal.
- Do not rush yourself to return to your regular routine; too much activity too soon could cause a complication.
Week 4
- May resume light exercise.
- Will continue to have some residual swelling.
Week 6-8
- May return to full exercise activity.
Month 3: Early results
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- We will evaluate you in the office and check the appearance and functionality of the nose.
Month 6: Final results
- Swelling continues to improve.
- You will see initial results almost immediately, and results will continue to improve as the swelling resolves.
- It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely disappear.
1 Year
- Final results are achieved.
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