Nose Job Two Years Ago...got Hit Pretty Hard Yesterday?

Question

I had a nose job two years ago. Yesterday, a dog hit the right side of my nose with his paw. I received a small cut on the right side and bled from my left nostril. I am scared that I work or fractured my nose. I do not feel a lump or hear anything cracking. The right side of my nose is swollen though. Please I am so scared.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Hello, and sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing. An exam would really be necessary to give you the best advice. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon right away and have them look at the area. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Thomas T. Le, MD · Answer

An acute injury after prior rhinoplasty must be evaluated by a doctor, and preferably by your last surgeon or a rhinoplasty specialist, as soon as possible.  If there is a fracture, then a closed nasal fracture reduction is typically performed 4 to 7 days after the injury to allow for acute swelling to dissipate.  Any residual deficits that may persist after fracture reduction is typically addressed six months or more later in a formal reconstructive rhinoplasty.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

After a rhinoplasty the nose is considerably weakened. The healing process slowly strengths the nose until it reaches close to its original strength. It never completely achieves 100%, so it take slightly less force to create the same degree of damage. As most of the healing is essentially completed at a year after surgery, any injury beyond this time has a bout the same chance of damage as an un-operated nose.

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

You should see your doctor to have them examine the cut and the inside of your nose and septum.  In order to know if there were any changes to the outside shape of your nose, you need to wait and allow the swelling to go down.  In the meantime, you can help the swelling by applying ice and keeping your head elevated on a few pillows when you sleep.  After the swelling has subsided, the shape of your nose can be better examined by your doctor.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

After two years, your nose is healed and should be able to withstand minor trauma without fracturing.  While it is possible that you broke your nose, it is unlikely to have happened from your dog's paw.  It is more likely that you have swelling related to the cut on your nose.  I would follow up with your previous surgeon who can give you better advice on your injury.  Best of luck and thank you for question.

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