Does Crying After Surgery Affect Rhinoplasty Results ?

asked 10 months ago by Biochemist in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Philip Miller, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, bleeding, congestion, cry, damage, swelling

I had my rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and it went great. The swelling was minimal. However,this week I learned about a family tragedy & I was crying pretty severely for ~ 2 hours. I am very concerned because for the past several days I been having nose bleeds, lasting as long as 20 minutes. I alo feel very congested & stuffed up and have severe swelling that I didn't have prior. Is it possible that when I was crying I damaged internal structures and reversed rhinoplasty results ? I am worry sick.

5 answers to Does Crying After Surgery Affect Rhinoplasty Results ?

Crying after Rhinoplasty

First, I'm sorry about your family tragedy. Crying will cause nasal congestion, just as it did before your rhinoplasty; this may be the reason for your nasal bleeding, but check with your surgeon. Crying will not comromise your final result.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Will crying ruin my Rhinoplasty results

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and NO, crying will not effect your Rhinoplasty results other than to increase the bloodflow to your face and nose creating a bit more swelling. Cry if you must but don't worry, your nose should not be that fragile after a Rhinoplasty. However, I also believe it's best for you to check with and follow the instructions of your Rhinoplasty surgeon.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Crying after rhinoplasty is OK

Crying is not a problem after rhinoplasty. The tears will not damage the surrounding skin and the weeping will not raise the blood pressure sufficiently to increase swelling. Your other findings are normal after rhinoplasty and check with your surgeon that you are healing as planned.

Philip Miller, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipmiller.com

Crying after rhinoplasty

As long as you were not vigorously rubbing or pushing your nose it should not be a problem. It definitely will set you back a few steps in terms of swelling going away.