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Hit my Nose About 4 Weeks Post Op Rhinoplasty...did I Cause Damage?

mbend31Jun 9, 2013
So this coming tuesday I will be 4 weeks post op rhinoplasty. I was at work on Saturday and a little girl hit the tip of my nose from a downward angle. It hurt for a second but I didn't bleed and it doesn't hurt now. Did I damage or hurt my nasal bones? I am really worried and since this happened over the weekend I won't be able to talk to my PS until tomorrow.

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