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Cartilage Tip Moving?

I'm 2 weeks post op and I'm concerned about my tip. I was told to do nasal exercises to make sure my bones heel in the right place and I'm worried that I may have caused damage to my tip. When I lightly press on the tip on one side of my nose (the side with more swelling) I can feel a pop and cartilage moving that I cannot feel on the other side. It's also almost like a grinding sensation when I push in and out. Did I do something to damage the results, or is this normal?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by rhinobaby

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Nasal exercises are used by some surgeons for rhinoplasty

Properly performed, nasal exercises should have no effect in damaging the surgical result. If there is some unusual clicking or movement of tissues, have the surgeon re evaluate the nose.

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2 Weeks Post Rhiniplasty

Thank you for the question. You are very early in your healing. At this point there is significant amount of inflammation and scarring at the operative site. Your sensations may can certainly be attributed to the healing processes, however without an in-person exam it is not possible to render an accurate opinion. I would recommend that you see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation and stop your nasal exercises, would like to know which in particular, for now. I hope this helps. Best... more

Cartilage Tip Moving 2 Weeks after Rhinoplasty

If the nose looks the same, you likely did no damage. However, you need to be examined. What nasal exercises are you performing?

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rhinobaby
5 months ago

Thank you for your response - I am pushing on both sides of my nasal bones with even pressure to make sure it heals in place as opposed to shifting - I had a deviated septum, but I'm not sure if it's common practice to perform nasal exercises. Generally I don't push on my tip when doing the exercise, but I was worried that I may have accidentally also pushed on my tip while doing one of them and dislodged something in the process.

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