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Hitting Nose After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Affect Healing?

asked 2 years ago by Jasminexmx in London
Latest answer by Oakley Smith, MD
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Tags: nose

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty operation done 5 days ago, and today I was washing my face when I accidentally hit my nose (it is still in the cast). It wasn't a hard hit--more like a slight knock with my fingers. But as I only had the operation 5 days ago, I was wondering if this could affect the healing process in any way?

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4 answers to Hitting Nose After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Affect Healing?

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What degree of injury after Rhinoplasty is significant?

We are all told not to move/shift the nose after surgery because it's in a weakened state and could more easily be altered. However over 20 years of practice only a few times has the course of healing been negatively affected by an injury. A small 'tap' on the nose is unlikely to cause trouble.
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose hit after Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty

Jasminexmx, You most likely have not injured anything. Although, tissue, cartilage, and bone may be relatively loose immediately after surgery, gently hitting your nose while the cast is still on the nose should not adversely affect healing. Speak to your rhinoplasty surgeon about your concerns. Questions like these immediately after surgery should be answered by him/her.
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Mild trauma to nose after septorhinoplasty should not be a problem

I would not think that a slight knock to the nose after septorhinoplasty would be a problem. The cast should protect the nose from mild trauma. However, if you have any concerns, you should certainly contact your surgeon. As a surgeon, I would want to know if there were any issues in the postoperative period.
Jonathan Sonne, MD

Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal trauma after Rhinoplasty

A significant blow to the nose after septorhinoplasty can displace nasal cartilage and bone. A "slight knock" with your fingers is unlikely to have caused significant damage, so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. The best thing to do is to mention the incident to your surgeon so he or she can carefully inspect your nose after the splint comes off. Best of luck!
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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