My Nose Job Blog the joys of the Open Septo-Rhinoplasty

Day 6 – rhinoplasty recovery

Although yesterday was my best day since surgery in terms of how 'with it' I am, I have found myself growing more anxious about todays impending 'packing removal ceremony'.

Of course I plan to make sure I'm suitably drugged up for the experience but I'm not looking forward to it at all. I'm told a lot to think about the end result which I will do. Here's hoping it isn't too uncomfortable.

My swelling is pretty much all gone, apart from a little bit of chipmonk cheek, and my bruising is getting better and better every day now.

One thing that is clear is that as the feeling starts to come back into my nose the itching does get worse. I can now touch the end of my nose and feel myself touching it which is clearly an improvement.

So, today. Gulp. My nose snorkel will be removed, all the packing will be removed and it is possible that the bolster under my nose will also be removed - however that is unlikely given that my nose still oozes and once the packing is removed there will be nothing to ease the flow of gunk onto my top lip.

From today onwards it will be a strict regimen of steam baths, nose drops, painkillers and what has become a surprising ritual, a mid-morning Twix.

I may well post again later today with the results of the packing removal so watch out.