I saw a doctor say you can NEVER hit your nose ever again, not ever play any contact sport where you could potentially get hit. Is this true? If so i’m not sure why this surgery exists as getting hit or bumped in the nose is common specially if I want kids one day, have animals, wants to play basketball with friends, play volleyball at the beach, etc. do i have to not get hit the rest of my life?
Answer: Nasal trauma after rhinoplasty... The nose is not in danger of having more problems after rhinoplasty if a direct shot is taken, but a patient's nose can always be broken, just like someone who hasn't undergone surgery. It's just a chance you take and would factor that into consideration of when to do the surgery - maybe get it done after the boxing career is over.
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Answer: Nasal trauma after rhinoplasty... The nose is not in danger of having more problems after rhinoplasty if a direct shot is taken, but a patient's nose can always be broken, just like someone who hasn't undergone surgery. It's just a chance you take and would factor that into consideration of when to do the surgery - maybe get it done after the boxing career is over.
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September 28, 2024
Answer: The nasal bone is the most commonly fractured in the body. The overwhelming majority of patients who undergo rhinoplasty surgery do not experience subsequent nasal trauma. This conversation may come up if we are consulting with somebody that plays contact sports. When patience request rhinoplasty surgery and also want to compete in sports, we typically recommend a Murray mask. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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September 28, 2024
Answer: The nasal bone is the most commonly fractured in the body. The overwhelming majority of patients who undergo rhinoplasty surgery do not experience subsequent nasal trauma. This conversation may come up if we are consulting with somebody that plays contact sports. When patience request rhinoplasty surgery and also want to compete in sports, we typically recommend a Murray mask. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Safe with the right protection! You want to avoid getting hit in the nose after your rhinoplasty especially in the first year while you are healing. However, it does not mean you cannot resume your daily life. If you play sports there is a special face mask you can wear to protect your nose especially during the first year. You want to be cautious of your new nose but do not let it stop you from living.
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Safe with the right protection! You want to avoid getting hit in the nose after your rhinoplasty especially in the first year while you are healing. However, it does not mean you cannot resume your daily life. If you play sports there is a special face mask you can wear to protect your nose especially during the first year. You want to be cautious of your new nose but do not let it stop you from living.
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September 12, 2024
Answer: Oh, piffle. You can go back to your previous activities just fine. The nose isn't particularly fragile after a rhinoplasty. In fact, I think the nose is *less* likely to get broken after a post-operative bonk than *before* surgery! The pre-surgery bones are brittle, and they break relatively easily with a strong hit. After surgery, though, the bones, which have often been moved, have healed with firm scar tissue, and they can flex with a big bonk and not move out of place. And the cartilage part of the nose doesn't tend to break, because of its inherent flexibility and the flexibility of its attachments to surrounding structures.
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September 12, 2024
Answer: Oh, piffle. You can go back to your previous activities just fine. The nose isn't particularly fragile after a rhinoplasty. In fact, I think the nose is *less* likely to get broken after a post-operative bonk than *before* surgery! The pre-surgery bones are brittle, and they break relatively easily with a strong hit. After surgery, though, the bones, which have often been moved, have healed with firm scar tissue, and they can flex with a big bonk and not move out of place. And the cartilage part of the nose doesn't tend to break, because of its inherent flexibility and the flexibility of its attachments to surrounding structures.
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September 12, 2024
Answer: Hits to nose Thank you for your question!
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September 12, 2024
Answer: Hits to nose Thank you for your question!
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