Hello I had closed rhinoplasty 4 days ago. I woke this morning and knocked the cast where the tip of the nose is. I felt a short burst of pain for only the second I hit it. It doesn't hurt now, the cast hasn't moved and I am able to still breath fine through my nose. No bleeding or afterpain But I am worried, that I may have caused any damage? If I moved anything, would I still be in pain? I am worried, please help!
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It’s difficult to determine the exact cause of your nasal
bump, but it’s probably related to the traumatic event that occurred ten years
ago. It’s not unusual for X rays to be
negative when the injury is isolated to the cartilage or when micro fractures occur. Under these circumstances, nasal...
The placement of a nasal splint after rhinoplasty is very important in maintaining the position of the nasal bones until they have healed. If your splint becomes loosened or you think there is any problem with it at all, you should see your plastic surgeon right away. The splint may need to...
It is best to avoid any supplements until the physician who performed your surgery says that you have healed adequately and can resume taking the supplement
