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Thinking About a Nose Job? Here’s What Actually Helped!
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items THESE are the products (and little luxuries) that genuinely made a difference during my rhinoplasty and lower blepharoplasty recovery 💘
For the full nose job journey, check out my TikTok playlist—I cover EVERYTHING: what I got done, who did it, how much it cost, and what recovery actually looked like.
For the full nose job journey, check out my TikTok playlist—I cover EVERYTHING: what I got done, who did it, how much it cost, and what recovery actually looked like.
This topical arnica cream is gold for reducing swelling and bruising post-surgery!! When your nose and under-eye area start feeling tight and bruised, a gentle dab (around the area, not on open incisions) helps soothe inflammation and support healin...
🧴 Boiron Arnicare Cream
This memory-foam neck pillow was a lifesaver after surgery. The seat-strap system and adjustable clasp keep your head from flopping forward—aka no added strain on your healing nose. The microsuede is super soft against swollen skin, and it actually m...
🛫 Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Neck Pillow
These soft, elastic nose bandages are so much better than hospital gauze and tape. They stay put, absorb nasal drip, and don’t irritate ears or skin—even when you’re sleeping upright. Reddit users call them a “godsend” post-op, since they’re easier t...
🩹 Elastic Nose Bandage
Post-surgery appetite? Basically nonexistent. These jelly pouches were one of the only things I could eat early on—they’re light, hydrating, and packed with vitamin C and collagen, which help with healing and skin repair. Plus, no chewing required. K...
🍑 Vitamin C + Collagen Healing Jellies
These high-potency capsules combine 1,000 mg arnica with 500 mg bromelain to help with bruising and post-surgical swelling. I started taking them the day before surgery and continued for about two weeks. I think they helped—my bruising didn’t feel ex...
🫀 BruiseMD Arnica + Bromelain Capsules
After surgery, I wasn’t breathing through my nose for days—and my mouth was dry dry. This spray saved me. It’s super gentle (no burn, no weird aftertaste), and gave instant relief when I woke up with that desert-in-my-throat feeling.
💧 Extra Gentle Dry Mouth Spray
This was my go-to for post-nose-job dryness and mouth irritation—thank you, mouth breathing. With 20 % benzocaine, it numbs fast; menthol soothes; and the astringent helps protect sore spots from flossing, braces, or even talking too much.
🦷 Orajel 3X Mouth Sore Gel
It molds perfectly to your face—while keeping openings for your nose and mouth—so you can ice without smothering fresh incisions. Cold therapy helped with swelling and puffy eyes, and because it's adjustable and stays in place, I could lounge, binge ...
🧊 Cold Full‑Face Mask
Top rhinoplasty experts recommend starting a saline mist 2–3 days after surgery to keep nasal passages moist, flush out crusting, and gently clear congestion. The mist has aloe and it feels SO soothing—not harsh—and helps keep your nose from feeling ...
💦 Vicks Sinex Saline Nasal Spray
These little round gel packs were perfect for post-surgery icing—especially around the nose and under-eyes. They’re soft, flexible, and the cloth backing means you don’t need to wrap them in a towel (huge win). I kept a rotation in the freezer so I a...
🥶 Small Ice Packs (6-Pack)
These buttery-soft flare leggings are perfect for lounging—no tight waistbands squeezing your abdomen during recovery!!
Sunzel High Waist Mini Flared Yoga Leggings
Solid aluminum design stays colder longer than typical gel rollers—great for reducing swelling and redness after surgery! I used it morning and night to kickstart circulation and calm inflammation. Bonus: it helps lock in serums with a soothing massa...
❄️ The Skinny Confidential HOT Mess Ice Roller
These were my go-to tops during recovery—super soft, no seams digging in, and stretchy enough to pull on without feeling restricted. The ribbed material feels supportive without being tight (no bra needed!)
👚 OQQ Ribbed Seamless Tank Tops (3-Pack)
Hydration is no joke after surgery—and these packets actually made me want to drink water. They’re packed with electrolytes, B12, and magnesium to help with dehydration, fatigue, and post-anesthesia brain fog.
💦 Waterboy
Elevating your upper body post-surgery helps reduce swelling and promotes better breathing—this adjustable wedge set nails it. Customers consistently report it’s “a lifesaver” for post-surgery comfort and improved sleep!!
🛏️ BedLuxe 3‑Piece Orthopedic Bed Wedge Pillow Set