1 week post op Rhinoplasty. Squeezing nose together and pushing it to the side to help correct deviation?

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I had a rhinoplasty procedure a week ago to correct a dorsal hump, broad tip and deviated nose. My nose is still slightly deviated and today my surgeon advised me I should squeeze my nasal bones together to help make my bridge thinner and apply pressure towards the left to help straighten it. He said I should do this about 4 times a day for the next week and this could help me get a straight nose, as my nose is still a little bit crooked towards the right. Is it true that these exercises work?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. The exercises will likely not improve your recovery because splints, tubes and other supports will be used to help keep the new nose in place for the night following procedure. Please follow the recovery and healing instructions provided by your board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Sometimes it can be difficult to get the nasal bones to stay exactly where you want them to go. Nasal exercises can be helpful in guiding the bones through the healing process. So, absolutely, do what your surgeon told you to do. Good luck!

J. Charles Finn, MD · Answer

The healing nose is moldable for the first few weeks after surgery, and digital manipulation can help shape a drifting nose. Just don't do it TOO much, and dont worry too much about normal postop swelling. Good luck with your recovery!

1 week post op Rhinoplasty. Squeezing nose together and pushing it to the side to help correct deviation?

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