Hi it's been 2 and a half weeks since surgery and I am very happy with my results but today my nose is feeling more tender than usual and the incision line is slightly red. Is this normal at this time post op or should I be worried?
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August 14, 2013
Answer: Rhinoplasty - post operative tenderness and redness
Thanks for the question. I advice is you should wait a month after surgery. After a month your operation area is totally healed you can play basketball and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.
There is a good chance that you have suffered a fracture of the nasal bones and/or the nasal septum. Medical insurance will often cover repairs of such injuries that are associated with function problems such as nasal obstruction, but generally will not cover changes in form that are not...
In general, I advise my patients to refrain from any vigorous physical activity for at least 4-5 weeks following surgery. Not doing so can increase swelling and delay healing. After 2 months you should be ok. But I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as they may have a specific...