Can you shift/ move the cartilage graft in nose after hitting it? (Photo)

June 21, 2017
Asked By:shainaepsten in Honolulu, HI

I've asked a familiar question before , but I want to be more clear.the picture with the tape was taken 3 days BEFORE I had Accidently hit my nose after undergoing a rhinoplasty. The picture without the tape on the nose is after I hit it. I feel as if the tip doesn't look as "up turnt " anymore and it looks bigger :/. I'm not seeing my surgeon for another week. So my question is, is it possible for the graft to jave shifted ? I hit it pretty hard...I've added a before pic.

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June 22, 2017

Answer: Shifted graft?

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June 22, 2017

Answer: Shifted graft?

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July 5, 2017

Answer: The tip tries to restore its preoperative shape as it heals; nothing has moved

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July 5, 2017

Answer: The tip tries to restore its preoperative shape as it heals; nothing has moved

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