Bumped Nose 3 Weeks Post Operation, should I worry?

Question

Hi, While I was taking off my shirt I bumped the tip of my nose with my hand. I felt a high level of pain the first seconds then nothing. I can not measure how strong the hit was but I felt like a punch in my face, I'm aware that after the surgery my sensation increase so I don't really know if I should worry or not. At the moment I feel something but 0 pain. May I have caused any damage ? Thanks.

Jonathan Cabin, MD · Answer

Hi Jessica. From your story, it doesn't sound as if anything has been damaged. But it doesn't hurt to check back in with your surgeon.
Hope this helps! Best, Dr. Cabin

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is important that you monitor your nose the day after the minor accident. It seems like you will be fine from the minor accident, but it wouldn't hurt for you to call your board certified facial plastic surgeon. You have nothing to be alarmed about with no pain, blood or other signs of damage.
Best wishes,

Eric J. Yavrouian, MD · Answer

Hi Jessica, It is unlikely you caused any injury based what you described. The nose is swollen during this period and the pain you experienced seem appropriate. If you see any changes or have any concerns however, you should schedule a follow up visit with your surgeon.

J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Based on what you are saying, it doesn't sound as if the hit to your nose was severe enough to cause any damage.  Although you are still fairly swollen, if you do not see any deformation or deviation of your nose then you should be fine.  Swelling can camouflage displacement of the bones but this is unlikely even at this point as you do not see any changes in the shape.  I recommend visiting your surgeon and letting him perform an examination so that he may reassure you.
Regards,

Ian MacArthur, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for your question. The injury you are describing sounds unlikely to have caused any last damage to your surgical result. That being said, the best option would likely be to schedule a follow-up with your operating plastic surgeon. That way, you and your doctor can make sure your recovery proceeds smoothly as planned. All the best.

Bumped Nose 3 Weeks Post Operation, should I worry?

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