I've just had rhinoplasty three days ago. While sleeping I've tapped my nose by swatting it and also have flinched during sleep and felt it pull my nose. I've also have been straining when I go to the bathroom to pass stool. Will this affect the healing/development of my nose adversely? Additionally, will sniffling pretty hard through a stuffed nose affect my nose adversely?
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Generally speaking, no, a bump on the bridge of the nose won't grow with age. Insurance generally covers procedures that are to improve function and your health, but not those that are just for aesthetic purposes. Therefore, smoothing down a bump probably won't be covered by insurance.
During a rhinoplasty, we commonly have to break the nose. Bones take 4-8 weeks to heal in their new location, so any trauma or pressure during this time could could cause bones to move and compromise the outcome. After surgery, it is helpful to sleep on 3 pillows to help with swelling, and...
The debate over which approach is best rages on, but in the end it depends on the skill and judgement of the surgeon, his experience, and proper assessment of the patient's deformities, strength of cartilages, skin thickness, and other factors. The external or open approach is often better...
