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When is my Nose Bone Strong Enough to Not Break Easily After Rhinoplasty?
asked 1 year ago by Samantha6868
Latest answer by James C. Marotta, MD
Question viewed 744 times
Tags: age 17 or under, bone, broken nose, strength
I'm a 15 year old female and I had rhinoplasty about 4 days ago. I had a significantly prominent dorsal hump removed, so both sides of my nose had to be broken. When would you say my nose bone, since it was broken, will be able to handle some mild blunt trauma without breaking my nose? About 6 - 8 weeks? The same time it takes for any other bone to heal?
12 answers to When is my Nose Bone Strong Enough to Not Break Easily After Rhinoplasty?
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Nasal Trauma after Rhinoplasty
I advise my patients to avoid nasal trauma for 6 weeks after rhinoplasty surgery. Having said that, please don't return to your rugby team that soon. Good Luck!
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Healing of nose bone after rhinoplasty
Nasal bone usaually heals and strengthens by about 8 weeks after surgery. this can vary among people depending on their diet, medical condition, and health. I ask my patients not to wear glasses for about 2 weeks and not to play contact sports for 8 weeks.
S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Bones After Rhinoplasty Surgery
I tell my patients that they can resume their normal activities (including those that may cause minor nasal trauma) about 6 weeks after the surgery because as you correctly pointed out bones heal in about 6 weeks.
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When will the nasal bones be healed?
This is a great question. After 2 weeks the bones will no longer be able to be moved with direct pressure. However they won't yet be strong. In fact they never regain their original strength. They will be strong enough to withstand a reasonable bump after 2 months.
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Nasal Bone after Rhinoplasty Surgery
Hi Samantha6868,
The nasal bones are never as strong after rhinoplasty as compared to pre-surgery. However, typically after 6 to 8 weeks from surgery, the bones are strong enough that special precautions are no longer required. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding any concerns you have, and only after a comprehensive evaluation can a surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.
Dr. Chaboki
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Your nasal bones will become immobile 2-3 weeks after your Rhinoplasty Surgery.
Your nose will never be as durable as it was before your surgery. But your osteotomies heal rather quickly: usually in around 2 weeks. In my practice, there are no limitations on physical activity 3 weeks after Rhinoplasty Surgery. You should, however, be cautious not to traumatize your new nose.
I hope this is helpful for you.
Regards from NJ.
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Nasal Bone Healing After Rhinoplasty Takes Several Months
Technically, the nasal bones after osteotomies do not really completely heal by bony union for almost a year after rhinoplasty. On a practical basis, however, it is fair to say that they do not easily move after 1 to 2 months after surgery. I am not sure what type of trauma exposure you are anticipating but it would be wise to avoid contact sports for at least 3 months after your rhinoplasty.
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Avoid contact for at least 1 month after Rhinoplasty
I advise my Rhinoplasty patients to avoid contact for 1 month, after which time the nasal bones should be stable. If you do have contact, to your nose, after that you can still sustain tissue, cartilage and bone damage...it just means the bones themselves are not overly vulnerable at that point.
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Rhinoplasty
Usually by 4 weeks the bones are healed enough to withstand minimal trauma without shifting or re-breaking it.
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Rhinoplasty healed enough by four weeks
The response will be all over the place depending on a particular practice. We have been in practice over 25 years, and allow our patients full activity after four weeks and have had no problems. You can and should be careful longer, but your nose will be firmly healed and all sports are permissible. We do not suggest any sports however that result in blows to the face or nose, as these are never suggested after rhinoplasty. Nasal bones heal by a 'fibrous' union, unlike a long...
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Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Bone Stability Following Nosejob
At 8 weeks out from rhinoplasty surgery, or a nosejob, you should have fairly good stability of your nasal bones. It is usually sufficiently strong to resist minor pressure. But don't get a false sense of security. If you had other reshaping of the nose, such as tip work or cartilage grafting, these areas are still quite susceptible to minor traumas. As always, make sure you discuss things in detail with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Good luck and happy healing.
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Nasal bone healing after Rhinoplasty
My advice to patients after Rhinoplasty is " Don't bump your nose for about 6 weeks after surgery!". It takes about 6 weeks for a young healthy person's nasal bones to regain their strength after a Rhinoplasty. If you play a contact sport, you might want to protect your nose when you first return to action.
Good luck,
Richard L. Dolsky MD
Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
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