I'm 2 weeks post op and I'm concerned about my tip. I was told to do nasal exercises to make sure my bones heel in the right place and I'm worried that I may have caused damage to my tip. When I lightly press on the tip on one side of my nose (the side with more swelling) I can feel a pop and cartilage moving that I cannot feel on the other side. It's also almost like a grinding sensation when I push in and out. Did I do something to damage the results, or is this normal?
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Answer: Cartilage Tip Moving 2 Weeks after Rhinoplasty
It is possible that the change in your nose is due to swelling or due to a fracture from being "punched."
If you have a displaced fracture with an associated change in the appearance of your nose, it is important to have this addressed in a timely manner, or it may heal making the deformity...
Very often in the early post-rhino period, especially when Osteotomy is eprformed, there will be subconjunctival hematoma. Sleeping with your head elevated and frequent irrigation with eyedrops approved by your doctor will resolve it more quickly. Be sure to use eyedrops temporarily.