Six weeks ago I had a Rhinoplasty to remove the bump on top of the bridge, tip graph, and thin overall appearance. I have very thick skin so the swelling is going down very slowly. Yesterday, I sneezed and hit under my nose with my hand. Today, the tip looks more swollen than it was a couple of days ago. Do you think I did any real damage or most likely did I just aggravate the skin? I have no pain. How long will it take before I know if damage was done? And can anything be done now anyway?
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
August 18, 2021
Answer: G-d Bless You...Sneezing and Hitting the Nose After Rhinoplasty
Scarring after open rhinoplasty will fade gradually. In general, it takes a month for the scars to vanish but in some cases, complete healing might take around 3-6 months. Its speed depends on your skin thickness and color, the extent of your incisions, and your age. In your case, since you are...
A pollybeak is excessive fullness in the supratip (the area above the tip). There are multiple causes of a pollybeak including excessive scar formation in the supratip and cartilage. Correction of a pollybeak depends on the underlying cause. An unsupported nasal tip may require...
Swelling
after rhinoplasty particularly in the nasal tip is normal and is a part of
normal healing. There is little to stop the tip of your nose swelling as only a
small volume of swelling can be visible in this area of the nose.
A
combination of factors will help with reducing swelling....