Four days after my rhinoplasty, I was hugging my girlfriend from behind, and accidentally her head hit my nose as she leaned back. I experienced some pain for a few minutes, but it subsided afterward. My nose felt slightly sore and swollen, but there was no bleeding or stitches popping. Although my nose is still taped and has a splint, I understand that the splint mainly controls swelling. Could this incident potentially affect my results or cause internal damage?
Excellent question. The most effective way to assess if there's been any damage is to have your plastic surgeon examine your nose. I once had a patient who had her nose hit a few weeks post-rhinoplasty, which resulted in a slight misalignment of the bones. However, an in-office manual adjustment rectified the issue. The fact that your splint was still on when this happened is advantageous, but damage is still possible. It's vital that you schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon for evaluation.
Thank you for your question. The only way to determine if there is any damage is to consult with your plastic surgeon in person. Best of luck!
Trauma to the nose, especially if the splint was still on, is unlikely to cause permanent damage. It is important to have your surgeon evaluate your nose internally and externally when the splint is removed.
If you have concerns about your nose, it is recommended to follow up with your surgeon for a formal consultation to assess the situation properly.
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