Home Care Guide After Lip and Rhinoplasty Surgery

Prepared Items

• Nose mold
• Silicone film
• Vaseline
• Small cotton swab
• 0.5-inch breathable paper glue
• Single hole hole punching machine
• Sticker book

Nose Mold Care Process (Ongoing for 6 Months)

1. Begin using the nose mold for 24 hours starting on the day stitches are removed. Remove it only for bathing or cleaning the nose, then replace it immediately.

2. Increased nasal secretions are normal when wearing the nose mold. Clean it with cold water as needed.

3. Punch holes in the breathable paper glue to the appropriate length.

4. Apply Vaseline to the nose mold. The nasal membrane narrows toward the tip of the nose and widens toward the lips. Push it in gently, starting with the affected side, then the healthy side. Secure the hole-punched breathable paper glue to the nostrils on both sides.

5. Start nose massage on the day stitches are removed.

   • Keep nails short, not exceeding the fingertip.
   • Massage from above the nose to the tip.
   • It is best to do this 1-2 months after surgery when the nasal bone is soft and not yet finalized.
   • Massage 7-10 times daily, for 1-3 minutes each session.
   • Focus locally on the tip of the nose for 3-5 minutes. The more frequent the massage, the better.

Avoid wearing glasses during this period.

Lip Scar Care (Ongoing for 6 Months)

Lip scar care starts on the day stitches are removed.

• Apply breathable paper glue as a pouting patch during the day to limit upper lip tissue movement and prevent scars from widening.

• Apply silicone film flat at night. Clean it with cold water and reuse until dry or damaged.

You can eat normally while applying the pouting patch.