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

Hello,Trust your doctor! Massaging after a rhinoplasty is very common to help mold the new nose! Swelling does take about 1-3 years to fully dissipate so the shape will change, but it will not affect the final product. Be patient and trust your doctor. Best of luck,Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

 If your surgeon instructed you how to do the massage and showed you how to do it I would think that it would be OK to do so. Without knowing the details of your surgery it's hard to give you exact advice. If boney work was performed and osteotomies were done I would not allow somebody to push on the nose this early if osteotomies were not done then it may be acceptable.  I don't see any problem with you contacting your surgeon and explain that you're having pain  with the massaging. Good luck.  

Thank you for your question. Please follow the instructions provided by your board certified facial plastic surgeon, and feel free to call your surgeon and medical team because it is important that you are very clear on the instructions.
Best wishes,

It is normal for the nose to swell immediately after the splint is removed.  Some surgeons will continue to tape the nose postoperatively or have the patient massage / press on the nose.  As long as you follow the directions your surgeon demonstrated it should be safe.