How strong is the cartilage in the nose six weeks after Rhinoplasty?

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Dear doctors, six weeks after rhino my boyfriend accidentaly poked me hard with his finger on the right side of the nose, under the nose bone. It hurt a bit. Since then my right side has seemed more puffy than the left side. I'm worried that the cartilage could have been damaged. I've been very careful since the surgery. I've discussed this with the doctor and he said that the nose can not damage so easily. But still i'm a bit worried. Thanks to all the doctors who respond.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

The small trauma to your nose likely just caused a small swelling which will resolve all by itself.  6 weeks after surgery the tissues have healed well, and the shape of the nose and the cartilege is not likely to be able to be changed by such a small trauma.  Continue to follow up with your doctor so your progress can be monitored.

William McClure, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. By the third week the nose is almost ninety percent as strong as it was before surgery. It is unlikely that the injury you described will cause any lasting damage. The puffiness you see should resolve on its own.

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