Will sleeping face down 1 year after rhinoplasty cause any damage?

October 25, 2024
Asked By:nbaedor in Watertown, Connecticut

Hi, I'm currently 1 year and 4 months post op rhinoplasty. Sometimes I will wake up with my face pressed into the pillow, I understand everything is fully set in place by now but can accidentally smushing it around into the pillow while I sleep do any damage? I'm usually pretty good about sleeping on my back but sometimes when I sleep on my side I still get super worried and I'm scared I could accidentally put too much pressure on it while I sleep and "break" it. Thanks!

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October 29, 2024

Answer: After 25 years, no one in our practice has affected their nasal appearance while sleeping peacefully.

October 29, 2024

Answer: After 25 years, no one in our practice has affected their nasal appearance while sleeping peacefully.

October 28, 2024

Answer: Sleeping position after rhinoplasty

October 28, 2024

Answer: Sleeping position after rhinoplasty

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