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Recovery After Rhinoplasty

Bring the swelling down. Quietly.

Where recovery from rhinoplasty meets a sanctuary you can actually rest in.

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The recovery window

After rhinoplasty, the first two weeks are about reducing swelling and protecting the new structure. Bruising fades. Stitches come out. You are told to avoid heat, avoid pressure on the bridge, and stay upright.

Most people return to work within two weeks but still look and feel mid-recovery for another four to six.

How CAIAN supports this recovery

Once your surgeon clears you for gentle activity (usually two to three weeks post-op), CAIAN can help the latter half of the recovery move faster.

HBOT at 1.3 ATA supports cellular repair and helps reduce residual inflammation. JUNÒ AI-Guided Physiotherapy on the shoulders, neck, and back releases tension built up from sleeping upright. Infrared sauna comes last, only once the surgeon confirms wounds are fully healed (typically four to six weeks).

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery concluded that patients whose post-surgical recovery was supported by HBOT healed significantly faster, with fewer complications.

When to start

Always after explicit clearance from your surgeon. As a general guide, and adjusted to your surgeon's specific guidance:

HBOT and JUNÒtypical starting point
Week 2-3
Infrared saunatypical starting point
Week 4-6

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What we are not

CAIAN does not provide post-surgical medical care. We do not handle wound dressings, drain management, or stitch removal. Anything related to the surgical site itself remains with your surgeon. We support the part of recovery that happens after the medical care is complete.

Common questions

When can I start coming to CAIAN after my rhinoplasty?
HBOT and JUNÒ on the shoulders or back can usually start at week 2 to 3 if your surgeon clears gentle activity. Infrared sauna typically waits until week 4 to 6, once the surgeon confirms the wounds are fully healed and heat exposure is safe. We always defer to your surgeon's specific timeline.
Can I lie face-down on a massage bed with a healing nose?
Not for the first several weeks. JUNÒ on the shoulders and back can be done in a side-lying or seated position to keep the face uncompressed. We will adjust the setup before your session. Please mention your timeline at booking.
Will HBOT help my bruising go down faster?
There is reasonable evidence it can. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found significantly faster recovery and fewer complications when post-surgical recovery was supported by HBOT. Benefits build across a course of sessions.
What if my surgeon hasn't heard of HBOT for recovery?
Share the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery citation above. Many surgeons are familiar with HBOT in principle but have not seen the recent meta-analyses. We can also email a summary on request. Your surgeon's clearance comes first. We will not book until you have it.

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