Hi, last night, my boyfriend rolled over in his sleep and bumped me on my nose. It didn't really hurt, just startled me and woke me up. I am 6 weeks post op (Rhinoplasty) and I am paranoid he did something. I am not swollen at all but what are the odds of this effecting my result? I have been so careful during my recovery and I hope this won't mess up anything. Thank you.
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That's a great question. There are a variety of reasons that you may be whistling through your nose at night. If you have had previous nasal surgery- there could be a septal perforation (a hole in the septum) which is causing this sound as air flows from one nostril to the other. If you have...
Thank you for your question and photographs.It is important to consult with your surgeon about any questions or concerns you may have so they can give you a physical examination. You are extremely early in your recovery period and your nose will begin healing and changing, this will continue...
From your description, photos and concerns, a rhinoplasty (either open or closed) may be a good option in your case. A reduction type of rhinoplasty which can decrease the overall projection of the nose, along with tailoring the nasal tip can be considered. These options are all surgical pr...
