Could I have pushed my nose too far to one side or caused damage by pushing on one side?

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I'm ten days post op my doctor has asked me to push on the top left side of my bridge three times a day for ten seconds for two weeks because he added extra cartilage to the right hand side. I guess he wants to prevent my nose from moving to the left. I'm scared this will shift the cartilage.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

In this early period some manipulation of the cartilages/bony framework may help contour the result.  I would follow your surgeon's instructions for now and be patient.

Eric J. Yavrouian, MD · Answer

Depending on how deviated the nasal bones were preoperatively and their tendency to want to shift, I recommend nasal exercises as needed. I would follow your surgeon's advice. I also recommend that these exercises be done in front of a mirror to ensure you are doing it correctly. Good luck to you!

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

It is always best to follow your surgeon's advice after surgery, because only he or she knows what was done.  As time progresses, you can post photos and we can offer further advice.

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Its nearly always best to follow your surgeons advice. Those of us on this site do not know what was done so it is impossible to provide good secondary advice in these situations. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCAssistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology – Head and Neck SurgeryFacial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Could I have pushed my nose too far to one side or caused damage by pushing on one side?

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