I had my rhinoplasty 4 months ago. Did my massages move the cartilage?

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I did the massage my doctor showed me every day (started 1 moth ago with the massage) and my nose was perfectly straight..When I massaged the nose I always used to push the tip of my nose up to lift it because I doesn't want to push it down during the massage.... Now I have in the cartilage area close to the nose tip a very small bumb... Is it possible that I moved the cartilage as I always lift my nose tip up? It didn't use a lot of pressure to lift it.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

It is difficult to tell if the cartilage has been moved without and exam.  I recommend you contact your surgeon to schedule an exam if you feel something has moved out of position.

Farhad Ardesh, MD · Answer

In some cases, the nose can be contoured favorably after rhinoplasty with massage or tape. For the first 3 months after surgery the cartilage and bones are still healing and are not stable. During this time period any manipulation of the cartilage or bone creates a risk of creating an undesirable appearance. I recommend that you continue follow up visits with your surgeon to assess your nose and provide further instructions. If there are any concerns with the appearance of your nose at 1 year, I recommend you consult a revision rhinoplasty expert. I wish you the best, Dr. Ardesh

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Without and in person evaluation, it is impossible to say if your cartilage is displaced.   See your surgeon for an evaluation.

I had my rhinoplasty 4 months ago. Did my massages move the cartilage?

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