Damage done to nose by basketball after rhinoplasty?

Dear Ashleykm,I am sorry for the trauma to your nose. It is possible that the swelling will go down, but without a physical exam, it is hard to say if there is damage to the cartilage. Please make an appointment with a plastic surgeon to fully examine your nose. Best regards,Nima Shemirani

Hi ashleykm,I'm sorry to hear about the trauma to your nose. I think that you most likely did receive some damage to the nose. I think that you should get in to see your surgeon for an in person evaluation.

You need an unperson evaluation to determine if the septal carriage was fractured or is it just swelling.

Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. Part of that process is protecting your healing nose from being hit as it needs time to reach full strength. Accidents do happen. If there is no bleeding or swelling, you're likely fine. If there is bleeding or significant swelling or change in the shape of the nose or breathing, I recommend that you see your surgeon as soon as possible. If you go to the emergency department, tell them you have had rhinoplasty. Evaluation by your surgeon will determine the most appropriate treatment for a safe and happy outcome. Safety comes first. 

Sorry to hear about your injury. It is possible for an impact to the nose to cause either a fracture (break) or shifting of the nasal septum. Sometimes the blow will cause the septum to slide off of the crest of bone that it normally rests upon. I would recommend that you have an evaluation with your rhinoplasty surgeon or another board certified rhinoplasty specialist to determine the extent of injury.
Best wishes!