3 Years after Rhinoplasty I hit my nose, could this damage it?

Question

I had a revision rhinoplasty to get rid of a huge humpand it has been 3 yrs since the procedure.Recently i got hit by an onion on my right side of tip.My nose has swelled and there is some pain.The onion was small and light still i m afraid of any damage.There was tip work done...Alar grafts probably.I cant meet my doctor as i am in another country.Any help would be appreciated

Thomas Romo, III, MD · Answer

Seeing that you are three years out since your rhinoplasty, light blunt trauma to the nose should not really cause you any long term problems. Just like an unoperated nose, any swelling or tenderness should go away with time.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. In 3 years, the healing will be complete, so minor trauma shouldnot cause any long lasting damage. Any swelling should settle gradually.

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