Damage from Pinching Nose After Rhinoplasty?

The nose is naturally swollen and firm after rhinoplasty surgery. As others have already mentioned, most patients should keep their hands off their nose in the immediate postoperative period. Sutures, reshaped bones, cartilage grafts, and septum are all very sensitive after surgery. Although unlikely, manipulating your nose could potentially disrupt your plastic surgeon's work. Speak to your rhinoplasty surgeon and ask when you may start touching or massaging your nose again. Best of luck.... more

Hands Off !! Although some surgeons recommend gentile massage following rhinoplasty, it would be foolish after all the grafts placed by your surgeon. Swelling is temporary, moving those grafts may be permanent. Schedule an appointment with your physician.

Hi Savvy, Keep your little hands off of your nose, use them to dial your rhinoplasty surgeon's office, and make an appointment to see your doctor. Most likely you have not done permanent damage, but you are not helping yourself. The nose is normally stiff and firm for weeks after the type of surgery that you have had. Good luck and be well. Dr. P