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Did I Mess Up my Nose Job or Am I Just Being Paranoid?

Hi I underwent rhinoplasty last week and got the cast removed just recently and the doctor told me that the nose is extremely fragile and and that I should be very careful with the nose for about 6 weeks. No touching and absolutely no hits on the nose, because "that would traumatize the tissues more than they are and risk moving the nose out of alignment". However, ever since, I've gotten random accidental hits on the nose from friends. It didn't hurt much, but did it possibly hurt the nosejob?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by jessica45 in Washington

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You're probably paranoid.

It would take a fairly significant blow to the nose to damage a rhinoplasty after a week. Minor trauma to the nose is of no consequence and your're cognizant of it because you just had surgery.

Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD, FACS

Hopefully nothing is wrong with your nose. I have had patients have their nose caught in elevator doors or being hit in the face randomly. When in doubt go back and get a splint to wear.

Bumping Nose Repeatedly After Rhinoplasty Not Best Idea

Hi Jess, Be more careful! Have your rhinoplasty surgeon check your nose. Most likely all will be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Did I Mess Up my Nose Job or Am I Just Being Paranoid?

Regarding: "Did I Mess Up my Nose Job or Am I Just Being Paranoid? Hi I underwent rhinoplasty last week and got the cast removed just recently and the doctor told me that the nose is extremely fragile and and that I should be very careful with the nose for about 6 weeks. No touching and absolutely no hits on the nose, because "that would traumatize the tissues more than they are and risk moving the nose out of alignment". However, ever since, I've gotten random... more

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