Did I Ruin my Rhinoplasty Results?

Question

I had a revision rhinoplasty 4 and a half weeks ago o just over a month. it was mainly to fix a bulbous assymetrical tip and an inverted v deformity. the bridge was not altered. what i am concerned about is that yesterday i went to get a facial and i didnt mention to the asthecian that she shouldnt apply much pressure to my nose and she sort of bent my nose tip to the side using medium pressure (both sides) and that is when i remembered to tell her!it was not painful.can that damage my tip?

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

It's highly unlikely that your esthetician damaged your rhinoplasty result with a facial. I would recommend returning to your plastic surgeon if you're concerned. At 1 month your healing is well underway and the result is relatively durable.
	Best,Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Daniel Reichner, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the type of rhinoplasty surgery, being 4 1/2 weeks out and the type of manipulation, I doubt that any damage was done. To be on the safe side, schedule a follow-up with your surgeon to have him/her check out your nose.

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

At four and one half weeks, probably not.  If you did, you would see it.  Follow up with your surgeon if any doubt.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

If you think you have caused damage, call your PS just to make sure.  It is better to be safe than sorry.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD · Answer

Based on your description, it is unlikely that you did any significant damage to your nose. That being said, I would schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon for an examination.

Did I Ruin my Rhinoplasty Results?

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