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?
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. Don't take boxing lessons without a helmet. But don't give up on the activities that you love, either!
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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. Don't take boxing lessons without a helmet. But don't give up on the activities that you love, either!
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September 12, 2024
Answer: Hits to nose Thank you for your question! The initial healing process takes about two to three weeks. However, the bones are usually pretty stable by the three month mark. You want to definitely exercise caution but should be able to resume normal activities. Best of Luck!
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September 12, 2024
Answer: Hits to nose Thank you for your question! The initial healing process takes about two to three weeks. However, the bones are usually pretty stable by the three month mark. You want to definitely exercise caution but should be able to resume normal activities. Best of Luck!
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