I'm 2 months after my revision rhinoplasty and I have a 5 month old daughter, so long story short, her head hit the tip of my nose upwards very very hard! Like really hard! I felt pain for a few seconds. After that, my nose felt warm. Did I permanently damaged my nose? I have ear cartilage on the tip of my nose also, so did she shift it?
November 11, 2021
Answer: Trauma after rhinoplasty The nose continues to heal and change for up to 1-2+ years after rhinoplasty, as swelling in the skin and soft tissue envelope of the nose dissipates. If osteotomies (incisions in the nasal bones, performed to narrow or straighten the bridge) are performed, the nasal bones take 6-8 weeks to heal and settle afterwards. Therefore, it is especially advisable to avoid trauma to the nose during the initial 8 week period; furthermore, it is certainly possible to break the bones or dislodge nasal cartilage or cartilage grafts at any time and with enough force. Nasal fractures may be accompanied by nosebleeds, swelling, change in the appearance of the nose, change in breathing, and blue/ black eyes, and are a clinical diagnosis. Likewise, trauma to the nose may result in shifting of cartilage, from native cartilaginous septum to grafts. All this being said, the best course of action involves following up with your rhinoplasty surgeon for a thorough evaluation--inside-the-nose exam, external nose, the rest of the head and neck--and piece of mind on your part. In the meantime, cold compresses and some Tylenol can be very helpful for discomfort. Good luck!
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November 11, 2021
Answer: Trauma after rhinoplasty The nose continues to heal and change for up to 1-2+ years after rhinoplasty, as swelling in the skin and soft tissue envelope of the nose dissipates. If osteotomies (incisions in the nasal bones, performed to narrow or straighten the bridge) are performed, the nasal bones take 6-8 weeks to heal and settle afterwards. Therefore, it is especially advisable to avoid trauma to the nose during the initial 8 week period; furthermore, it is certainly possible to break the bones or dislodge nasal cartilage or cartilage grafts at any time and with enough force. Nasal fractures may be accompanied by nosebleeds, swelling, change in the appearance of the nose, change in breathing, and blue/ black eyes, and are a clinical diagnosis. Likewise, trauma to the nose may result in shifting of cartilage, from native cartilaginous septum to grafts. All this being said, the best course of action involves following up with your rhinoplasty surgeon for a thorough evaluation--inside-the-nose exam, external nose, the rest of the head and neck--and piece of mind on your part. In the meantime, cold compresses and some Tylenol can be very helpful for discomfort. Good luck!
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