I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty operation done 5 days ago, and today I was washing my face when I accidentally hit my nose (it is still in the cast). It wasn't a hard hit--more like a slight knock with my fingers. But as I only had the operation 5 days ago, I was wondering if this could affect the healing process in any way?
July 9, 2009
Answer: Nasal trauma after Rhinoplasty A significant blow to the nose after septorhinoplasty can displace nasal cartilage and bone. A "slight knock" with your fingers is unlikely to have caused significant damage, so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. The best thing to do is to mention the incident to your surgeon so he or she can carefully inspect your nose after the splint comes off.
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July 9, 2009
Answer: Nasal trauma after Rhinoplasty A significant blow to the nose after septorhinoplasty can displace nasal cartilage and bone. A "slight knock" with your fingers is unlikely to have caused significant damage, so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. The best thing to do is to mention the incident to your surgeon so he or she can carefully inspect your nose after the splint comes off.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Bumping the nose after a rhinoplasty should not affect the healing A gentle bumping of the nose after the rhinoplasty procedure should not affect the shape of the nose. A very hard hit to the nose might break the nose and displace it within the first few weeks after a rhinoplasty procedure.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Bumping the nose after a rhinoplasty should not affect the healing A gentle bumping of the nose after the rhinoplasty procedure should not affect the shape of the nose. A very hard hit to the nose might break the nose and displace it within the first few weeks after a rhinoplasty procedure.
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