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Nose Massaging After Rhinoplasty: Why Do Some Surgeons Recommend Whilst Others Don't?

asked 1 year ago by Summertime_1
Latest answer by Kevin Sadati, DO
Question viewed 421 times
Tags: massage, pressure

Can anyone explain why some surgeons are very much for massaging or applying compression to the nose post rhinoplasty surgery whilst others aren't? Thank you.

7 answers to Nose Massaging After Rhinoplasty: Why Do Some Surgeons Recommend Whilst Others Don't?

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Is nasal massage indicated after a rhinoplasty?

Dear rhinoplasty patient, I usually do not recommend massaging of nose after rhinoplasty, except in some rare cases when deep tissue scar is forming. I would recommend patients to start massaging that specific area no sooner than two months after surgery. For most nasal scars steroid injections are recommended. Massaging is most useful for area of the body with lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling. Good luck and good healing. Dr. Kevin Sadati
Kevin Sadati, DO

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

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Massage after rhinoplasty

Massage is beneficial to reduce swelling. However, overly aggressive massageing can potentially shift still healing portions of the nose. For example, the septum bones and tip graft may be shifted. Gentle massage is definitly recommended.
Elliot M. Heller, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal Massaging after Rhinoplasty

Excellent surgeons have different opinions about nasal masage to decrease swelling after rhinoplasty. I do nor use this techniqe because I don't want patients to inadvertenty move the underlying bone and cartilage or irritate the surgical field if not done properly.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Massage to the nose after Rhinoplasty

Massage to surgical areas can be helpful in reducing swelling and softening scar tissue. In my practice I have not found massage to the nose to help, and in fact can aggravate swelling if done excessively.  Tape to the nose during sleep can manage swelling in the first weeks.  Message to the nose is not likely to hurt a cosmetic result.  Often regimens that doctors follow are those that were passed down from their mentors and professors.  Some regimens are not based in... more
Leif Liu Rogers, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal massage after rhinoplasty

Massage after rhinoplasty is used for several reasons, including reducing localized swelling and managing contour.  Surgeons may use different means of achieving this including taping, splinting or digital massage.  A given surgeon may recommend massage only for some patients depending on the type of surgery as well.  Of course, a patient should always follow the recommendation of their surgeon.
Malik Kutty, MD

Sugar Land Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal massage after Rhinoplasty

 I instruct each and every one of my Rhinoplasty patients on the proper techniques to massage their nose beginning 1 month after their Rhinoplasty.  Here's my reasoning to do so: The main issue with Rhinioplasty is prolonged swelling after the procedure Swelling that remains in tissue, becomes scar tissue Scar tissue can and does blunt and change the surgically created shape, of the nose, from what the Rhinoplasty procedure was able to achieve... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose massage

Surgeons differ in their approach or recommendations regarding patients massaging their noses post op. The goal is to help reduce swelling. However unlike in areas where lymph nodes have been removed and actual fluid is backed up in the tissue and massage helps to mobilize it, there is little to no fluid in the swollen nasal tissue. Some patients find it helpful, other s not. It's an undecided issue and often comes down to surgeon preference.  Although there are always... more
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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