1 week rhinoplasty : putting pressure on the nose to make it straight, what are you thoughts?

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I had rhinoplasty 8 days ago. Today the cast was removed and the nose is a little bit deviated on the right side . My nose is really swollen so my surgeon put some tapping and do a lot of pressure on the top and both sides of my nose . He said that for the next week or two, I have to put strong pressure on it to move it on the left side if I want my nose to heal right . What are you thinking about that ? it’s one of the best surgeon for rhinoplasty.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not unusual for the nose to not appear straight in the early postoperative period.  Taping and pressure can both help in modifying the healing process to straighten the nose.

Haena Kim MD, FACS · Answer

There can be a tremendous amount of swelling after a rhinoplasty, especially after the cast is removed. Unfortunately, even the nose does not swell the same on one side as it can on the other and asymmetry during the healing period is incredibly common. Taping is a very common and effective technique to encourage the swelling to stay to a minimum as prolonged swelling leads to scar tissue if not adequately addressed. This is why so many rhinoplasty surgeons insist on icing as much as possible after surgery, avoiding activity and food that makes your nose swell and staying out of the sun. Scar tissue is also incredibly unpredictable, and once it starts to form can pull cartilage. 
Cartilage and bone have "memory" and if you have very strong nasal bones or stiff cartilage, they can have a tendency to want to revert to their original position. Pushing nasal bones inward can help to maintain their new position as well.

Andre Panossian, MD · Answer

Taping is frequently used after rhinoplasty to help control swelling and sometimes some irregularities. I'm not sure how effective it is to improve nasal deviation though. I would follow your surgeon's postoperative regimen closely and never be afraid to ask dumb questions. I give my personal cell phone number to my patients in order to clarify any small details of the instructions when they are at home and at any time. It is sometimes hard to know what to expect if you're the patient. My patients feel very comfortable to have this safety net.Read about Dr. Panossian's Rhinoplasty Technique

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