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How to Massage Nose After Nasal Fracture Reduction

asked 1 year ago by Jorgefelix
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 413 times
Tags: broken nose, fracture, massage

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

4 answers to How to Massage Nose After Nasal Fracture Reduction

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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

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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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

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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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.
Robert Whitfield, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Noses don't need "massage" after rhinoplasty.

Sounds like your nose still may be deviated and "massage" won't help. If it is swelling, it will go away with time.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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