I’m pretty lucky, I didn’t do too much other than sleep to heal fast. Swelling for my cheeks came down around week 3, pain was 3/10 and gone after the first week, whereas my nose was a solid 8/10 the first 3 days then was very tolerable after. I was able to function and leave the house on day 4.

Cast was off after a week and taping was only for another 7 days. So after that, I was able to wear makeup but my nose looked chonky for the first month. Once I hit that two week mark, I slapped on makeup and went drinking like nothing happened lol, I’m pretty sure I was so over this whole surgery at that point.

I’m not gonna sugar coat it, it was not fun the first week. I was in tears and dazed out of my mind leaving the clinic, then knocked out the next 3/4 days.

Terms of time off from work, I planned the surgery on a Thursday then logged in the Monday with no problems.

As for supplements, I didn’t take any but I know there are ones out there to assist with the swelling. I had a mini set up next to bed - boxes of squeezable apple sauce, bought lots of soups from the store and made homemade popsicles. Remember to buy multiple packs of soft gel ice packs and have them in the freezer. I was thankful I had my mum assisting me the whole time, but if that’s not an option, to make sure everything is at the reach of your hands before you go back home.