The nose is more susceptible to trauma for several months after rhinoplasty; you may have broken your nose. It is not an emergency, but see you surgeon as soon as possible to determine what treatment is recommended.
Pain, pressure, and bigger nose after Revision Rhino-Septoplasty
I had revision Rhino-Septoplasty 4 months ago. Eight weeks into recovery, I had a small knock to my nose and I was in intense pain, and there was a feeling of pressure in my nose for a period af a week. During that time, I saw my nose deviate to the left and my nasal bones were being pushed apart, leaving my nose wider. Now, 4 months on, my nose aches, I can feel pressure, and my bones have moved, making my nose look wider and bigger on the profile view. What happened, and is it fixable?
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A: Trauma after Revision Rhinoplasty
Any trauma to the nose following rhinoplasty - or revision rhinoplasty - can potentially damage the boney-cartilaginous framework and alter the results. During the first several weeks following a rhinoplasty, the nasal framework is susceptible to shifting. This is particularly true if the nasal bone were... more
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