Can I Damage my Nose 1-2 Weeks Following Rhinoplasty by Laughing?

Dear Naser,

 

First, it is not possible that only laughing and talking will damage the results of your rhinoplasty or "re-breaking" your nasal bones as you have mentioned in your post.

Second, the bruising that took place may have been a result of your excessive energy and movements here and there; which led to a localized small bleeding. So, it is beneficial for your recovery to pace yourself and your level of daily activities especially that you are at about 2 weeks post-op.

Thank you for your your inquiry and the best of wishes to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

I doubt that you re-broke your nasal bones. More likely you just started up some bleeding from increased venous pressure. Try to keep your activity on the quieter side.

You may have had a small amount of bleeding but it should not affect the overall outcome much. We always recommend supporting your cheeks with index finger and thumb if you have to laugh soon after rhinoplasty.

Laughing after Rhinoplasty will not damage the bones. You may have started some bleeding with the excess movements so limit your activities during this recovery time!! As surgeons we want our patients laughing and smiling after surgery that is why we do what we do!! But no excess right now..stick to smiling!!

Loud laughter right after Rhinoplasty surgery should be discouraged, but the effects of post-op crazy parties would be worse!