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How to Massage Nose After Nasal Fracture Reduction

I had closed nasal fracture reduction, due to a broken nose, about 1 week ago. Today I finally got the cast off. To my surpise my doctor kept pushing my nose from one side, then he finally said that I had to put pressure on my nose whenever I remembered everyday due to some swelling on the left side. My question is: How exactly do I do this? Do I push or massage? and if so how? I asked him to show me how much pressure to put and when he did it was quite a large amount

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A Broken nose need NOT be Massaged after Reduction

Regarding: "How to Massage Nose After Nasal Fracture Reduction I had closed nasal fracture reduction, due to a broken nose, about 1 week ago. Today I finally got the cast off. To my surpise my doctor kept pushing my nose from one side, then he finally said that I had to put pressure on my nose whenever I remembered everyday due to some swelling on the left side. My question is: How exactly do I do this? Do I push or massage? and if so how? I asked him to show me how much pressure... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

35 reviews

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Massage after Closed Reduction Nasal Fracture

First, let me say I don't personally recommmend massage after nasal surgery. Have your surgeon clarify and demonstrate exactly what should be done.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

10 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Nasal Surgery, Septoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Reconstructive surgery

Nasal swelling will decrease on the sides of the nose over the first few weeks. Closed nasal reduction can make it difficult to appreciate the alignment of the bones depending on the swelling that is already present. Review preop photos.

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