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Stuffy Nose Related to Hitting an Arm and Dizziness?

asked 2 years ago by rockit72 in rhode island
Latest answer by Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Question viewed 394 times
Tags: nose, swelling

I was driving in a car 3 weeks after my Rhinoplasty. A car cut me off and I got heated, smacked my arm into the side of the door. Shortly afterwards I felt a bit dizzy and my nose became very stuffy. Is is possible that these are related? Did I ruin my nose, I know it seems like a silly question because I didnt actually hit my nose, but its my second nose and I am a nervous wreck. Is it possible the vibration shifted something?

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3 answers to Stuffy Nose Related to Hitting an Arm and Dizziness?

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Rhinoplasty - hitting arm related?

Don't worry - I don't think you ruined your nose.  It's unlikely the vibration from hitting your arm shifted anything in your nose.  If you have any concerns, have your surgeon take a look to make sure everything is ok. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Keep it cool

Your road rage incident may have caused your heart rate and blood pressure to increase momentarily causing you to feel light headed. Just mention this incident to your doctor at your next visit.
Robert Vitolo, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Unlikely to for this to change your nasal shape

It is hard to know for sure but it is unlikely that the two are related.  The only thing that would cause your nose to shift following a rhinoplasty would be a direct blow to the nose.  If you have any concerns check with your surgeon.  A nasal exam may be in order. 
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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