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Hello, At 5.5 months, your nose should pretty stable and almost half way (if not more) down the recovery race. Usually, such activities are not recommended within the first month or so post-op especially if it is of an extreme nature. Please bear in mind to keep your nose safe from any accidental nasal trauma especially if grafting or osteotomies were performed. I hope this helps. Thank you for your inquiry. The best of luck to you. Dr. Sajjadian
More than likely blowing a balloon is not likely to cause damage. My practice advises most patient a gradual increase in activity over a span of 4-6 weeks. The key factor here is strong nasal breathing after surgery (insert any activity which does this), especially when a septoplasty has been performed, should be avoided to prevent damage to the lining of the nose.
The answer is "no," but your overall healing will take at least twelve months in order to gain the overall intended results. Best of Healing to you!
Hello, Based on your description, the level of damage cannot be assessed and an in-person evaluation is required at this point. The ER physician had to do what was necessary to stop the unusual nasal bleeding (unless you were on anticoagulant medication) that took place and preserving...
After rhinoplasty some swelling is normal as this is the way the bod naturally heals. Most of the swelling goes over the first 2-weeks however much more will go over the first 6-weeks, there can then be some fluctuation in swelling for a period of months, the final result is 12-months.1-week:...
The level of pain patients experience after rhinoplasty varies; however, most patients experience only mild discomfort. Many rhinoplasty patients do not need any postsurgical pain relief, but those who do often find over-the-counter pain relievers to be adequate. Pain after a chin implant...
Hello. The majority of the swelling resulting from rhinoplasty will subside within nine months. During this time your nose will change significantly and the bumps that you are experiencing will smooth out. Be patient and consult your surgeon if you have any concerns. Jaime Perez,...
Hello, Based on your post it seems that you have not caused a damage to your nose but you need to keep an eye on your progress so if any unusual changes are to happen you should notify your surgeon. What could happen after your incident is to have some swelling and/or redness in the area...
If the patient has a fever or is producing a cough it is better to delay the rhinoplasty until the patient is feeling better.
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