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

asked 1 year ago by jessica45 in Washington
Latest answer by Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Tags: accident, damage, results

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?

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

Nasal Trauma 1 Week after Rhinoplasty

The obvious advice is to tell you to be careful - you've spent a lot of time and money to improve your appearance. You probably did no harm, but schedule an examination with your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Paranoid about messed-up nose!

Jessica (said in a stern voice like your father)! Did you really mean "random," "accidental," and "friends?" If you decided to "test" your surgeon's advice and try something else, do you really want to pay for revision surgery? Maybe your "friends" will offer to take up a collection for your repeat surgery if you DID mess up your nose. I liked Dr. Aldea's answer, but some patients really need a bit more encouragement to do... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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.

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

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
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon