Did I Break my Nose After Rhinoplasty?

  Biore strip removal 3 weeks after rhinoplasty would not likely produce damage unless a cartilage graft was used.  This is impossible to say without an exam or without knowing specifically what was done.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Pore strips, such as Biore, immediately after rhinoplasty is not recommended. Pulling or manipulating the nose and skin can potentially affect the cartilage, bone, or cause swelling/bleeding. Once adequate time has passed from surgery, then one may resume the pore strips if desired. This waiting time will vary based on the specifics of the particular rhinoplasty, but one month might be sufficient.

However, you should ask your rhinoplasty surgeon. While it's more likely using the pore strips may only cause temporary swelling after rhinoplasty, only your surgeon can best advise you.

 

I really don't think that using Biore pads would move the bones at all, especially after three weeks, but it could have produced some swelling. Give more time for the swelling to go down before jumping to any conclusions as to whether you need further surgery.

It is unlikely a Biore strip can cause any significant damage to the nose. At 21 days post op, you will still be experiencing swelling. Swelling can persist for a while, and the final result of surgery is not evident for 18-24 months following your procedure. I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as he/she will be able to provide you with the best advice on your issue. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck. 

Sorry to hear of your concerns following rhinoplasty. Without a picture, it is hard to tell if you may have injured your nose following your procedure. That said, I would guess that you did nothing to injure your nose  but are still experiencing some post operative swelling, which can continue for several months, and in some cases, even up to a year following a revision rhinoplasty. If you feel like your results have been compromised, a quick visit to your original surgeon should help reassure you that the current swelling you may be experiencing is temporary and normal.  Good luck to you.  

After rhinoplasty surgery it is best not to use anything on the nose that may manipulate the bones or the underlying cartilage.  A strip on the nose may cause some swelling but most likely this will resolve.  Visit the surgeon and outline your concerns.

It is unlikely that any device that you applied to the skin of your nose at 3 weeks following rhinoplasty would cause a permanent change to the external appearance to your nose. Give it a chance to settle down on its own.,  

I doubt that a biore stirp would have caused any problems, but why were you using it in the first plae?