Do not expect immediate results and a normal looking nose at this unveiling. Healing is a gradual process.

About seventy percent of the swelling will now be gone. Dr. Denenberg will point out the remaining swelling and explain where you can expect to see improvement with time. By the time another week has passed, your nose will probably be looking very natural.  You and Dr. Denenberg will be able to tell where the rest of the swelling is, but most other people will not.

Clean your nasal skin gently with cotton balls and a mild soap several times a day for the next week. It has been hidden under the tape for a week and needs to be cleaned. Also, when the splint comes off you may wear makeup right away if you wish. Apply and remove makeup gently. Don't rub or push on your nose for several weeks.

After the tape is removed, you will be able to see the incision in the skin at the bottom of your nose. Clean the incision very gently with hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip three times a day for the next couple of days. These cleanings will help the incision heal and fade rapidly.

The very tip of your nose may be numb.  The numbness goes away after several months.

After the splint is removed, you may clean the inside of your nose gently with Vaseline on a Q-tip.  The Vaseline will keep the inside of your nose moist and make it more comfortable. Do not place the Q-tip so far up that you lose sight of the cotton tip. (And don't clean your nose during the first week when the splint is still on; the Vaseline will loosen the tape.)