Hit my nose after rhinoplasty

Question 1

Should i be worried if i got hit on the nose after a rhinoplasty?

Answer

Rhinoplasty: The nose heals after rhinoplasty over time. However, if injury occurs soon after the surgery, long-term damage can occur. It would be best for you t... Read More

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Possibly: It depends on where you were hit and how long after your surgery. If you see an obvious difference in appearance or have difficulty breathing you sho... Read More

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Depends: The nose is not full strength for 6 weeks. Also, if it bled it may be fractured. See your surgeon.

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Question 2

If i get hit in the nose after rhinoplasty will the cartilage shift?

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It could: You should avoid contact sports for at least 6 weeks after a rhinoplasty. After that your nose has regained its strength. Certainly a strong blow to t... Read More

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Maybe: Early on your nose is healing and you should avoid trauma to your nose-- ideally for at least 6 months. Any trauma to the nose can create a visible a... Read More

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Question 3

My nose got hit 11 days post op of rhinoplasty and i cried a lot... the next morning my face swells too much agaim. its 3 days already still swelling. what should i do to reduce swelling.? #rhinoplasty?

Answer

Post op care: Please follow your post operative care instructions. If allowed, a cool compress may be applied. Watch for signs of infection, trouble breathing and p... Read More

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Question 4

I had an open rhinoplasty 6 moths ago. i got hit in the nose playing volleyball yesterday. it hurt but not terribly. should i be concerned?

Answer

Play safe...: There's always room for concern, especially only six months out from a plastic procedure. Why not give the surgeon a call just to be on the safe side.

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Question 5

I had injectable rhinoplasty done the other day. i just got hit in the nose moderately hard. how easy is it for the filler to get knocked out of place?

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Difficult: It depends on how hard you were hit, where you were hit, and the type of filler used to some extent. However, it would be difficult to move the filler... Read More

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Question 6

Hit the tip of nose lightly with hand from a downward angle 4 weeks after rhinoplasty. it hurt a little & started swelling a lot right after. now when i look in the mirror, it my nostrils are less visible from a front angle, and the tip is so round?

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Please contact your plastic surgeon right away . Hope that damage can be fixed easily.

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Question 7

1 week post rhinoplasty i accidentally bumped my nose, pain 2/10 an hour later it still feels sore my eyes didn't water after i accidently hit it with my hand, anterior, the tip should i be concerned ?

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If there is no bleeding out of the nose from the bump, and no obvious displacement, then you should be fine. Some degree of icing might help and hope... Read More

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Question 8

So i was awake and i accidentally hit my nose and i heard this cracking noise and now my nose feels really funny, does that mean anything?

Answer

It means you might have fractured it. See your MD and get an X-ray to find out. Use ice packs to reduce swelling. Hope you do well.

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Question 9

I fell and hit my nose on the floor. it bled from one side, is somewhat misshapen and swollen. how do i treat this until i can get into my doctor?

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I recommend being evaluated in the ER as your nose may be fractured. Swelling will be addressed. You'll be xrayed and treated appropriately depending... Read More

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Question 10

I feel down stairs and hit my nose and head on a wall. also my neck back hurt i have a small knot on my forehead what should i do?

Answer

Use ice pack for forehead and see your doc for evaluation of other injuries. Hope you feel better

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Hit my nose after rhinoplasty

Should i be worried if i got hit on the nose after a rhinoplasty?

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If i get hit in the nose after rhinoplasty will the cartilage shift?

My nose got hit 11 days post op of rhinoplasty and i cried a lot... the next morning my face swells too much agaim. its 3 days already still swelling. what should i do to reduce swelling.? #rhinoplasty?

I had an open rhinoplasty 6 moths ago. i got hit in the nose playing volleyball yesterday. it hurt but not terribly. should i be concerned?

I had injectable rhinoplasty done the other day. i just got hit in the nose moderately hard. how easy is it for the filler to get knocked out of place?

Hit the tip of nose lightly with hand from a downward angle 4 weeks after rhinoplasty. it hurt a little & started swelling a lot right after. now when i look in the mirror, it my nostrils are less visible from a front angle, and the tip is so round?

1 week post rhinoplasty i accidentally bumped my nose, pain 2/10 an hour later it still feels sore my eyes didn't water after i accidently hit it with my hand, anterior, the tip should i be concerned ?

So i was awake and i accidentally hit my nose and i heard this cracking noise and now my nose feels really funny, does that mean anything?

I fell and hit my nose on the floor. it bled from one side, is somewhat misshapen and swollen. how do i treat this until i can get into my doctor?

I feel down stairs and hit my nose and head on a wall. also my neck back hurt i have a small knot on my forehead what should i do?

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