Will accidentally hitting the nose affect Rhinoplasty results?

I had my Rhinoplasty surgery done about 8 weeks ago. However, I don't know whether 6 weeks post-op is fully healed or just some strength regained. Today, I was acccidentally hit in the nose by my friend's shoulder. It was pretty hard but not extremely hard. I have not seen any big changes to the shape but there's a little difference that's visible. It may be the swelling caused by the impact. Is it safe to say it wont move at this point? Should I worry? Is it fixable, and will it ever look as good if I was to have surgery again? Please help.

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A: Trauma After Rhinoplasty

Richard W. Fleming, MD

The appearance of a nose will continue to change for more than 8 weeks after surgery. The change noted after trauma may be secondary to swelling which will resolve. It is always possible for a person to break their nose, whether or not they've had nasal surgery. Certainly you are more vulnerable during the... more

A: Your Rhinoplasty results probably okay

John Diaz, MD

The bones should be pretty well healed after 4-6 weeks after surgery. Usually, when someone breaks their nose, it is pretty obvious. Having said that, I always think it it best to be examined by your surgeon. It is impossible to know for sure unless you undergo a complete exam by the surgeon who operated... more

A: Injury to post rhinoplasty (nose job) result

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Without photos and an examination, it is impossible to tell. In any event, the bones should be well healed by 6 weeks but this does not mean that you did not fracture them. TYpically swelling will improve within 4-7 days. You need to have your nose re-assessed at this point to determine if there was any... more

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dianne
158 posts
1 Jun 2009

Hi Aj,

You may also be interested in reading a related question, Did I damage my nose after I hit it accidentally post Rhinoplasty?

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