Is it ok to push on nose after rhinoplasty? I am 9 days post op.

June 14, 2017
Asked By:rebashtea in Georgia, GA

I had my stitches, inner splints, and bandage removed on Monday (7 days post op) l. A soon as the bandage came off, my nose immediately started swelling. My doctor told me I need to firmly press on the nose spending my fingers from the top of the bridge outward as if I'm pushing the swelling away from my nose. She showed me how and it HURT. I trust my surgeon so I have been doing it. Do you think it's ok to be doing this? I don't want the results to be impacted or changed.

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August 9, 2017

Answer: Follow the directions

August 9, 2017

Answer: Follow the directions

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