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Is It Normal to Experience Some Vibration at This Time After Nose Surgery?

asked 11 months ago by nathans
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 160 times
Tags: 6 months post-op, driving, vibration

I had Rhinoplasty exactly 6 months ago, whenever I go on a bumpy car ride (not exaggeratedly bumpy, just uneven roads and stuff). I can feel the slight shock or shake all the way up to my nose tip. The procedure I had done was tip projection with a graft (forgive me I don't exactly know what it's called) and these car rides and similar stuff make me worry that something will happen, even though there is no visible change/damage.

3 answers to Is It Normal to Experience Some Vibration at This Time After Nose Surgery?

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Doubt car rides and vibration will hurt nose 6 months after Rhinoplasty

Doubt car rides and vibration will hurt nose 6 months after Rhinoplasty. At 6 months post op, your nose is stable and almost completely healed after the Rhinoplasty. The feeling might be cutaneous nerve regeneration but as always it's best to ask your Rhinoplasty surgeon.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Vibrayion after rhinoplasty

Post rhinoplasty patients experience all sorts of symptoms that last a variable lengh of time. No I do not think this a sign of future problems
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Make sure you discuss odd post-operative sensations with your surgeon.

It is difficult to comment on the vibration sensation you are experiencing without examining you nor knowing the full details of your surgery. Most rhinoplasty surgery - especially that done via an open approach, results in swelling that can take over a year to totally resolve. If this is the case for you, your nose is likely retaining some swelling and firmness - typically experienced as stiffness of the nasal tip. Just like metal transmits vibrations more... more
Michael G. Brandt, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

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