“I hit my nose after rhinoplasty”
Rhinoplasty: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
Three weeks ago I had rhinoplasty. I did it because of a dorsal hump and to narrow the base of the nose. I was pleased with the outcome when the splint was taken off 7 days later. Even with the expected swelling (more swollen on one side than the other), the bridge looked very straight and the bone structure on both sides felt and looked even.
But after my accident (I hit myself with a bag of groceries containing a jar of spaghetti sauce) there as a noticeable indention on the upper right side. I felt it immediately and over the last 7 days there it has not improved.
I saw my doctor the day after the accident, he felt my nose and said if the bone structure had been moved at all it was by fractions of a millimeter. He assured me that with patience the results will be beautiful and even. I paid for a 30 day accident insurance policy and feel strong about taking advantage of it to have my nose readjusted now.
Since my doctor feels positive, I am torn whether I should insist on the adjustment. What and how would the revision be made? I would appreciate some information and feedback on this issue. Thank you for your time.
May 25, 2009Comments and replies (5)
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28 May 2009
Hmm...well I suppose the reason you got the surgery was because you werent happy with the nose...so if you will be bothered for the rest of your life by the "imperfection", go for it. Sometimes we are our worst critics...but its your nose...so if you notice it and no one else does...i guess get it done. hope this helps
207 posts
29 May 2009
If a patient collapses of one of the nasal bones from an injury in the immediate post-op period it might well require what's called a closed reduction. Unfortunately, the window for performing such a procedure is fairly narrow: about 2 weeks from the date of the injury. You might wish to get a second opinion from a surgeon experienced in rhinoplasty.
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2 Nov 2009
I had a rhino septoplasty 4 months ago. This week end i was assaulted an hit in the nose. It is still straight but very swollen. I could be broke although this didnt show on the xray. i was delighted with my surgery and my new nose because i couldnt breathe through it properly before. what should i do?