Septoplasty: Q&A
Ask a QuestionTrauma to Nose After Septoplasty?
will my nose become weaker or more fragile after my septoplasty? for example can i box again? or what would happen if i was asaultted?
Tags:
4 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
Frencherer
+1
Trauma to nose after nose surgery
Dear Frencherer,
You can box again after surgery, and realize that you are at risk for re-deviating your septum
Only a small portion of cartilage is removed, so the structural integrity should be fine after surgery
If you were assaulted, your nose could be broken, but it would still take a significant blow to do that
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
+1
Trauma to nose after septoplasty
A surgeon should be careful to retain the integrity of a septum. So after 6 weeks, your nose should be similar in strength to what it was. If you box again or get hit in the nose, however, you may fracture your nose and septum again. I would take this into consideration in the choices you make after surgery and be careful. Best of luck!
+1
Septoplasty and boxing
It is very important to leave enough structural integrity to the septum of the nose so that it does not collapse if traumatized. Further boxing will only make the septum deviated again.
You might also like...
Real Stories
Septoplasty/rhinoplasty Gone Horribly Wrong - Rochester, NY
I had a rhinoplasty, a revision rhinoplasty and septoplasty from a plastic surgeon (Stephen...
+1
Trauma after septoplasty
Dear Frencherer,
When doing a septoplasty the surgeon should maintain enough internal support to provide external integrity. In any type of situation where the nose is traumatized as in an assault or a boxing match there is always a chance of the nose being refractured. Some lifestyle modifications may be necessary if you have continued nasal trauma. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)