How Do I Know If I've Damaged My Nose if it Got Hit After Rhinoplasty Op?

Without photos it will be difficult to tell if you have injured your nose. However, if it was a real problem needing surgery it likely would be visually or functionally obvious. See you doctor to help compare your photographs and his opinion about your current appearance.  Normally, as some of the swelling resolves after a normal rhinoplasty, more details will be revealed.

Best of luck

Vincent Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

First of all I would tell you, like I tell my patients, that it will take 6-8 weeks for 80% of the swelling to resolve post surgery. I also tell them to avoid situations where they may injure their nose(such as contact sports) for at least a month post-op. It is probably just additional swelling form a new injury however you should see your surgeon right away to make sure you haven't developed a hematoma or caused other damage. Your post-op massages should be continued as directed.