How can I reduce pain and swelling after injuring my nose?

November 24, 2022
Asked By:rhal22 in Orlando, Florida

Years ago, I had a columella strut graft (made from cadaver cartilage) placed in my nose in order to increase projection. Recently, I wiped the side of my mouth with my hand, and in doing so, I felt the graft move for a moment, which caused pain. It has been two months, and I still feel pain in the region circled in the picture, especially when I look down. My surgeon said I may have caused trauma or swelling to the buccal branch of the trigeminal nerve. Otherwise, structurally, my nose is fine.

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November 28, 2022

Answer: Pain

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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