How Do You Know if You've Ruined a Rhinoplasty?

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I had a Rhinoplasty and Nasal Graft Surgery 8 weeks ago. About a week ago, I mistakenly drank too much alcohol and got to the point where I don't remember how I got to sleep. I am worried I may have ruined my Rhinoplasty and Nasal Graft Surgery. I woke up and was not in any pain or anything and my nose looked the same. If I don't remember what I did, how am I supposed to know whether I ruined my results or not?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If your nose looks the same, you are likely okay.  You can follow up with your surgeon for an exam.

	 

	 

	 

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Eight weeks after rhinoplasty the nose is very stable. It would take a hard punch in the nose to undo anything.

Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like nothing happened to the nose. If you have any doubt, visit your surgeon for a check up.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

More than likely you have not caused any permanent injury to your nose.  Try to avoid these types of activities in the future.  If you are unsure then a follow up with your plastic surgeon is indicated.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

If you do not see any difference, I doubt you hurt anything.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

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Answer: Unlikely to have caused any damage to rhinoplasty

Answer: Unlikely to have caused any damage to rhinoplasty

Answer: Rhinoplasty post op

Answer: Rhinoplasty post op

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