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Rubbing Nose

asked 1 year ago by ayl291 in dc
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: nose

Hi everyone, I had a difficult revision rhinoplasty done about 5 months ago. I am really happy with the result but have become slightly paranoid of sleeping because I woke up almost on my nose the other day. If I started rubbing my nose at night or slept on it could this cause any sort of damage or move it out of place at 5 months post op? Thanks!!!

3 answers to Rubbing Nose

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Nasal Damage While Sleeping after Rhinoplasty

In 35 years of  rhinoplasty surgery, I've never had a patient hurt themself while sleeping. Significant trauma would be painful and probably wake the patient. I'm more concerned about  bed partners who accidently strike the patient or roll-over in their sleep.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rubbing nose at 5 months

It is not likely that rubbing your nose or sleeping on it will cause any damage - in general it is hard to damage the nose with mechanical activities that don't result in pain or bleeding
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Altering a nose job results from sleeping

The immediate answer is no, Light rubbing should not generally displace your nasal grafts and surgery 5 months after surgery. However, I a cannot say this with comlete confidence as I do not know how aggressively you are manipulating your nose while sleeping. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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