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Nose Hits From Baby. Could These Cause Damage?

I'm 12 wks post op rhino & have been tryin really hard to protect my nose, however I have had a few nudges and taps on my nose due to my 1 yr old and at night when I'm sleeping my husband has accidentally hit my nose when he moves. I have never felt pain from any of my little accidents, maybe just like a tingle from my nose tip bein still so numb. My question is what kind of hit would it take to actually do damage to my nose? And could these minor hits be making my nose weak each time they occur

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Baby Nudges The Nose After Rhinoplasty

Hi, It is not possible to provide with a scale depicting the threshold intensity of a nasal trauma that will cause a damage to patients after a rhinoplasty. With that perspective and based on your description, it seems that the nasal incidents were not vulgar and they did not insult the results of your surgery. However, without physical examination it is hard to confirm and/or provide you with a solid diagnosis. I recommend that you consult with your surgeon who will be able... more

Baby Hits Nose Post Rhinoplasty

It is very unlikely you have done any harm to your nose. You do not want to know how hard it would be to damage your surgical result; it is best that you try to avoid all nasal trauma.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Nose Hits From Baby. Could These Cause Damage?

It's not uncommon for my post Rhinoplasty patients to be very scared about any contact to their nose within the first 3-6 months following the Rhinoplasty. Truth is, the nose after 1 month isn't as delicate as patients imagine. My rule of thumb is, if you feel sharp pain, hear a crack or have bleeding after an impact, damage may have occurred. Of course, you should ask your Rhinoplasty Surgeon for specifics.

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Twelve weeks post-op: In general, periosteal & perichondrial healing have given your nasal bones & cartilage substantial structural support (well over 80%). Minor trauma is not likely to be an issue, but sleeping accidents, falling, aggressive hugging, wild baby maneuvers and sports injuries associated with obvious ecchymosis (bruising), epistaxis (nose bleed), nasal airway compromise or topographical deformity are always important concerns. Stay well........... more

Beware of the "Head Throw Back" Move...Minor Nose Trauma Following Rhinoplasty

Hi, I warn my post-rhinoplasty moms with small children to beware of the dreaded "reverse back of the head to the new nose" move that many babies have perfected. It occurs when the child is sitting on the mother's lap, and for no apparent reason the baby decides to send the back of their sweet baby head directly into the usually unsuspecting, sleep deprived, and distracted mom's nose. You have been warned! Minor bumps to the nose following rhinoplasty... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Trauma after rhinoplasty

Little bumps as such wont do any da,age but the nose after rhinoplasty is a delicate balance of skin bones and cartilage each resting on itself.It is very possible even if there is no pain to move a structure or change the result. I recommend in the sporting goods store a basketball nose guard. Not exactly like Kobe wore but similar The nose is above 75% strength at 6 weeks. Otherwise be careful

Minor bumps to the nose following rhinoplasty.

Hi babygirl. I agree with the other surgeons that at this stage it would take a substantial blow to cause significant damage and you would experience bleeding, bruising etc. with obvious changes to the shape of your nose. If you have any concerns, please contact your surgeon. Sincerely, Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.

Shape of nose is stable 12 weeks after rhinoplasty.

Hi. If you did any real harm, you would see a change in the shape of your nose as well as nosebleed and pain. see video

Hits to nose after rhinoplasty

I don't think you did in any damage. Noses are vulnerable for 6 weeks after surgery. This is when the early scar tissue is forming. After six weeks weeks the scar tissue should hold everything into position in spite of minor trauma. I would only worry if you get hit hard enough to cause real bruising.

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