I hit my nose one week after nose job. It was bleeding and now it's moving. Could it be broken and need another surgery?

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I hit my nose after one week from nose job and it bleeded and now it's moving .. what should I do .. is it possible to be broken and needs another surgery ?

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Doctora,Depending on how hard the hit was to your nose, you could have done some damage to the nasal bones. It is recommended that you make an appointment to have it checked by your doctor as soon as possible. Please be careful, your nose is very sensitive at this time and will need time to heal at its own pace.Hope this helps!Dr. Ali Sajjadian

Samir Undavia, MD · Answer

It's definitely possible that your nasal bones were moved during the injury. It's important to see your surgeon ASAP to see if a simple procedure needs to be done to reposition the nasal bones. This can be done usually within the first 10 days of an injury. Hopefully nothing will need to be done but a quick visit to your surgeon is an important first step.

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS · Answer

In many rhinoplasty cases the nasal bones are "fractured" (osteotomies) to either narrow or straighten the nose. If your surgeon performed osteotomies during your procedure and you bumped your nose, it is very possible you could have "re-broke" the nasal bones. You should see your surgeon right away as this is something that can be fixed with replacing the external nasal splint. Good luck!

I hit my nose one week after nose job. It was bleeding and now it's moving. Could it be broken and need another surgery?

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