Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for severe difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, confusion, or signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the tongue or throat.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical care for heavy bleeding that does not stop with the instructions you were given, rapidly increasing swelling, severe or sudden pain, or skin that becomes pale, dark, blistered, or unusually cold.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine advice, contact your surgical team if you have increasing pain, worsening redness, unpleasant-smelling drainage, persistent fever, a splint that shifts, or breathing that is not improving as expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Rhinoplasty. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.