2 weeks after my septoplasty and rhinoplasty I blew my nose a bit harder by accident. And I felt how the septum in the upper part moved a couple of times. When I blew my nose hard whey before the surgery, I remember that the same feeling of the septum like moving a couple of times to both directions... anyway should I be concerned ? I hope that the septum should be already fixed like 2 weeks post op, but please let me know ?
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September 2, 2013
Answer: I Blew my Nose After Septoplasty, Should I Be Concerned?
Your rhinoplasty looks good with an appropriate post op result. There will be swelling for up to a year so be patient. I think your nostrils look a little large but these can be reduced at a later date.
Once broken, the nose is more easily broken a second time. This is true after rhinoplasty, as well, if fractures were done to narrow the bridge. The nasal bones heal with a fibrous union, more like scar, unlike a long bone, like your arm. Less force is required to shift and fracture the bone in...
