I was laying face down on the ground watching tv, and all of a sudden my cat comes and jumps on my head, this caused me to bang my face off the carpeted floor, and hit the tip of my nose :( this was the hardest i've been hit since surgery. It hurt for like 2 minutes but it doesnt hurt anymore. I think it swelled up a bit. Didnt bleed. I am sooo paranoid that i ruined somthing. Please help. :(
Answer: Trauma to the Nose 1 Month after a Rhinoplasty The majority of rhinoplasty surgeons reinforce and support the nose during a rhinoplasty by:1) Cartilage Grafting2) Suture ManeuversThis steps create a nose that is stronger and more supportive than the nose before surgery. As the nose heals, scar tissue will form and "lock" the nose in its new position. At 1 month after surgery I would anticipate the nose has had time to from a strong foundation. While is it possible that you could of caused damage, it is unlikely. It would have to a been a strong force to cause damage. With this being said, I would recommend you have your nose evaluated to confirm that it is ok. It is the safest route and will help you sleep better at night.I hope this helps.
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Answer: Trauma to the Nose 1 Month after a Rhinoplasty The majority of rhinoplasty surgeons reinforce and support the nose during a rhinoplasty by:1) Cartilage Grafting2) Suture ManeuversThis steps create a nose that is stronger and more supportive than the nose before surgery. As the nose heals, scar tissue will form and "lock" the nose in its new position. At 1 month after surgery I would anticipate the nose has had time to from a strong foundation. While is it possible that you could of caused damage, it is unlikely. It would have to a been a strong force to cause damage. With this being said, I would recommend you have your nose evaluated to confirm that it is ok. It is the safest route and will help you sleep better at night.I hope this helps.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Dear ashleykmThanks for the question. The strength of the impact is crucially important to say something processing. Of course, it’s better to visit your doctor as soon as possible. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Dear ashleykmThanks for the question. The strength of the impact is crucially important to say something processing. Of course, it’s better to visit your doctor as soon as possible. I wish you all the best.
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September 21, 2014
Answer: Hit nose 1 month post op Your nose is stronger now than it was before surgery. A very hard hit could have caused some damage but I do not believe it would be permanent. However, an in person exam is needed in order to be sure. I recommend you consult with your doctor.Hope this helps,Dr. Ali Sajjadian
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September 21, 2014
Answer: Hit nose 1 month post op Your nose is stronger now than it was before surgery. A very hard hit could have caused some damage but I do not believe it would be permanent. However, an in person exam is needed in order to be sure. I recommend you consult with your doctor.Hope this helps,Dr. Ali Sajjadian
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September 22, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty and bump If you are concerned about the trauma that you sustained, then it is best to see your surgeon to be properly evaluated. Best of luck.
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September 22, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty and bump If you are concerned about the trauma that you sustained, then it is best to see your surgeon to be properly evaluated. Best of luck.
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October 8, 2014
Answer: Hitting nose after rhinoplasty Dear Ayshakamacihan, Although from your clinical history, you didn’t state how many weeks you are postoperatively, the closer you are to the operative date, the higher risk there can be of shifting of the nasal structure, particularly the nasal bones themselves. Open rhinoplasty with stable suture fixation and structural support, a small force injury such as the one you describe is unlikely to shift the nasal tip and cartilages. The nasal bones can be quite mobile in the early postoperative period – certainly in the first three to four weeks – and if there’s any visible irregularity or shift of the bones, the best advice is to seek the expertise of your operative nose plastic surgeon, as they are in the best position to judge the aesthetic outcome, having performed the surgical procedure. I have been performing cosmetic rhinoplasties for over 20 years, through plastic surgery as well ENT head-neck oncology and cosmetic nose surgery is a big part of my practice. Over these two decades, there have been several patients like yourself that had significant postoperative forces applied to the nasal structure which resulted in subtle deviation. A simple procedure performed under local anaesthesia, with or without IV sedation, with repositioning of the nose is usually all that was required. Care and attention, if there is no deviation over the next several weeks, would be warranted. Generally, by six to eight weeks the nasal bones and cartilaginous structure are quite stable and it would take a significant force or blow to refracture or cause nasal deviation. My best advice would be to seek the expertise of your operative surgeon for reassurance that nothing untoward has happened to the nasal shape and structure with your low-velocity trauma. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. Sincerely, R. Stephen Mulholland, MD Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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October 8, 2014
Answer: Hitting nose after rhinoplasty Dear Ayshakamacihan, Although from your clinical history, you didn’t state how many weeks you are postoperatively, the closer you are to the operative date, the higher risk there can be of shifting of the nasal structure, particularly the nasal bones themselves. Open rhinoplasty with stable suture fixation and structural support, a small force injury such as the one you describe is unlikely to shift the nasal tip and cartilages. The nasal bones can be quite mobile in the early postoperative period – certainly in the first three to four weeks – and if there’s any visible irregularity or shift of the bones, the best advice is to seek the expertise of your operative nose plastic surgeon, as they are in the best position to judge the aesthetic outcome, having performed the surgical procedure. I have been performing cosmetic rhinoplasties for over 20 years, through plastic surgery as well ENT head-neck oncology and cosmetic nose surgery is a big part of my practice. Over these two decades, there have been several patients like yourself that had significant postoperative forces applied to the nasal structure which resulted in subtle deviation. A simple procedure performed under local anaesthesia, with or without IV sedation, with repositioning of the nose is usually all that was required. Care and attention, if there is no deviation over the next several weeks, would be warranted. Generally, by six to eight weeks the nasal bones and cartilaginous structure are quite stable and it would take a significant force or blow to refracture or cause nasal deviation. My best advice would be to seek the expertise of your operative surgeon for reassurance that nothing untoward has happened to the nasal shape and structure with your low-velocity trauma. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. Sincerely, R. Stephen Mulholland, MD Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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