What is the purpose of massaging nose after rhinoplasty? Do I need to do it if nose is uneven in swelling?

April 21, 2015
Asked By:oht93 in Chicago, IL

I went to my doctor and forgot to ask him about the unevenness in the swelling of my nose after my rhinoplasty. Since bandage removal post op to now, 7 weeks post op, the right side of nose is still more swollen than the left, and its always been like that. I head about massaging the nose on this website, should I do it? Do some doctors say its mandatory or is it just a recomendation always to help reduce swelling?t I'm just paranoid about my constant uneven swelling on my right side of my nose.

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April 22, 2015

Answer: Don't massage your nose

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 22, 2015

Answer: Don't massage your nose

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April 22, 2015

Answer: What is the purpose of massaging nose after rhinoplasty? Do I need to do it if nose is uneven in swelling?

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
April 22, 2015

Answer: What is the purpose of massaging nose after rhinoplasty? Do I need to do it if nose is uneven in swelling?

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon

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