Dropped my phone on my nose after rhinoplasty (Photo)

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I had a rhinoplasty overseas 3 weeks and 2 days ago, i was lying on my back and playing with my phone & it dropped on my nose bridge ( it wasen't from a high distance) i felt a bit tenderness or slight pain/swelling or something for a minute or less , no bleeding no extra swelling, my nose looks absolutely the same and i felt around bones there's no bumps or anything irregular/different than before , did i damge my results??

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 3 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is good that you did not experience bleeding or swelling, however, I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon here in the states to ensure you did not damage your results.Best wishes,

Sunny Park, MD, MPH · Answer

Most likely, you are fine based on what you described.  However, it is always possible that you may have damaged something inside.  It will be difficult to tell whether this happened until all swelling subsides. Either way, I would recommend that you follow up with your surgeon and make sure to tell him/her about this.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Samar0590, It sounds you like are probably fine due to the fact that you have no swelling or bleeding. However it is always best to have an examination to ensure you did not cause any damage to your current results. I would contact your surgeon overseas and he/she has a referral surgeon they can send you to for an evaluation. Most surgeons are happy to see other surgeons patients and provide some peace of mind for them. If you were close I would be happy to open my doors for you. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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