Today I was stretching while still being half asleep and I accidently tapped my nose with my hand and it cause pain. It is about to be two weeks after rhinoplasty. This has happened to me twice. I try not to have this happen, but when I'm asleep I can't control it. I'm worry it will damage my new nose and won't see the results I expensively paid for!
Answer: Injuring the nose shortly after rhinoplasty
Patienst worry about accidently hiting their nose after surgery and causing damage. Surgeons constantly warn patients to be especially careful the first month. The nose is bumped realatively often, maybe as high as 10% of the time in my experience. However I can recall only 3 times over the last 25 years where the injury clearly negatively affected the outcome. And with each case, the injury was very significant and not just a little tap or bump. Having said that, people still need to be careful and protect their nose from accidental injuries.
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Patienst worry about accidently hiting their nose after surgery and causing damage. Surgeons constantly warn patients to be especially careful the first month. The nose is bumped realatively often, maybe as high as 10% of the time in my experience. However I can recall only 3 times over the last 25 years where the injury clearly negatively affected the outcome. And with each case, the injury was very significant and not just a little tap or bump. Having said that, people still need to be careful and protect their nose from accidental injuries.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty Dear thebestornothingThanks for the question. The strength of the impact is crucially important to say something processing. In 2 weeks the shape of the nose looks damaged retouch can be done. Of course, the physical examination is the key to figure out actual damage it’s better to visit your doctor immediately. I wish you all the best.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty Dear thebestornothingThanks for the question. The strength of the impact is crucially important to say something processing. In 2 weeks the shape of the nose looks damaged retouch can be done. Of course, the physical examination is the key to figure out actual damage it’s better to visit your doctor immediately. I wish you all the best.
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January 3, 2013
Answer: Inadvertent Injury to the Nose Following Rhinoplasty
I have heard this same story on many occasions over the years. You really do need to be more cautious as even slight trauma to certain noses can be quite detrimental to the final result. Check with your rhinoplasty surgeon to make sure nothing significant was done from the inadvertent injury.
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Answer: Inadvertent Injury to the Nose Following Rhinoplasty
I have heard this same story on many occasions over the years. You really do need to be more cautious as even slight trauma to certain noses can be quite detrimental to the final result. Check with your rhinoplasty surgeon to make sure nothing significant was done from the inadvertent injury.
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April 23, 2016
Answer: Accidently Hittling Nose When Sleeping
Hi New Happy Nose,
Cut it out! Stop hitting that nice new nose of yours! If you hit it hard enough, that's what revision rhinoplasty is for!
Kidding aside, unless you can see or feel a deformity in your nose after your nocturnal self-induced traumas, you should have no worries. If you do, see your rhinoplasty surgeon.
As for the "expensively paid for nose", it seems that in your case you got what you paid for. Enjoy your new beautiful nose.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Answer: Accidently Hittling Nose When Sleeping
Hi New Happy Nose,
Cut it out! Stop hitting that nice new nose of yours! If you hit it hard enough, that's what revision rhinoplasty is for!
Kidding aside, unless you can see or feel a deformity in your nose after your nocturnal self-induced traumas, you should have no worries. If you do, see your rhinoplasty surgeon.
As for the "expensively paid for nose", it seems that in your case you got what you paid for. Enjoy your new beautiful nose.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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December 31, 2012
Answer: Hitting Nose After Rhinoplasty
Hitting your nose while asleep likely had no ill effects on your rhinoplasty. If your nose looks different or you have any concerns, just ask your plastic surgeon. This is always much easier than worrying about it.
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Answer: Hitting Nose After Rhinoplasty
Hitting your nose while asleep likely had no ill effects on your rhinoplasty. If your nose looks different or you have any concerns, just ask your plastic surgeon. This is always much easier than worrying about it.
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