Answer: Scrunching nose Scrunching your nose should not be a problem. The soft tissue over your nose can be quite stiff early post-op.
Answer: Scrunched nose after rhinoplasty? Takes a year for final results. It's unlikely you negatively impacted your results. However, if you're concerned, I recommend following up with your surgeon.
Intense physical movements such as pulling, bending, pushing, and anything that exerts pressure should also be avoided over the first 2 weeks following nose reshaping surgery.
Answer: Avoid moving tissue around the nose for a few months
It can take up to 6 months or more to completely heal from rhinoplasty so you do not want to do anything that interferes with the healing process.
Answer: Picking nose after rhinoplasty
I usually recommend to my patients to use a q-tip gently after coming out of the shower for the first few weeks. Picking is not recommended and certainly blowing the nose is avoided to minimize bleeding.
The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it's the thickest skin of the nose. If the tip of your nose is still very firm, it may mean that there is still some swelling.
Taping can be effective to subside the swelling and shrink the skin down. It doesn't, however, affect the shape and form of the nose.
If your nose has been hit, place a cold compress on it immediately to reduce swelling. If there are signs that the nose has been broken, seek medical attention. A high impact blow to the nose can be a cause for concern, especially if there is extreme bruising, swelling, or a fracture.
After rhinoplasty it takes about six to eight weeks for the nose to regain most of the pre-operative strength. During this period the nose is very susceptible to injury if bumped. If the impact is severe, the nasal bones may actually be displaced and this might result in the need for secondary revisional surgery.
The first week is the most critical period for rhinoplasty healing. After 7-10 days, patients can begin to use other sleeping positions. Be careful to avoid putting pressure on the nose, and if you can sleep comfortably on your back while elevated, continue to do so.
If bones were broken during your surgery, you will need to avoid injury to your nose for about 3 months. In 3 to 4 weeks, you should have a good idea as to what your nose will look like. It can take up to a year to see the final result.
You'll need to sleep in an elevated position for at least one week, however, it's generally recommended that you wait around 10-14 days before returning to your regular sleeping positions.
Make sure you pull the tape very tightly on the skin and then attach the sides down to the cheek. Keep in mind the whole idea is to compress the skin down onto the underlying bone and cartilage. Once the first piece of tape is securely placed, you can start going down (or up) the nasal bridge with more pieces.
Until visibility of the final result after rhinoplasty, meaning untill the swelling has subsided, it usually takes : in thin skin: about 1 year. medium thick skin: round about 2 years. thick skin: round about 3 years.
Swelling: Don't worry, it's only temporary.
After a rhinoplasty procedure, don't be surprised if your smile is temporarily affected by post-operative swelling. The effect is temporary and your smile will return to normal after the initial swelling has dissipated. This may take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.
Additional dos and don'ts after rhinoplasty include: Don't touch your nose: Patients should take great care to avoid putting any pressure on their nose, including even touching the nose, for at least 1 – 2 weeks after surgery, or until Dr. Khorsandi advises that it is okay to do so.
After about 6 weeks your nose will be roughly as strong as it was before the operation. The strength of the nose returns faster than the sensitivity subsides. So, even though the nose may be quite strong, it will still feel quite delicate and sensitive to the touch.
After about six months, the swelling will improve. The tip will soften a bit and will be less full, but you will still find it a bit swollen. By a year, the tip should be soft and look great. However, some patients require even longer for all the swelling to go away.
2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty: At this point, you will probably experience a dramatic reduction in post-op swelling, and any bruising will likely have disappeared. As swelling recedes, the new shape of the nose becomes more apparent and distinguishable.
Smiling and laughing 2 weeks after a Rhinoplasty should not have any impact on the final result.
Answer: Bumped nose after rhinoplasty
It would be unlikely for a minor bump that only causes mild pain to cause any structural damage to the work that was done by your surgeon. Having said that, I would let your surgeon know about it.
If your nose starts to bleed at all during the first two days post-surgery, sit up straight and do not tilt your head backwards or lie down.
On average, patients can expect breathing through the nose after rhinoplasty to feel more comfortable after 1 – 3 weeks, though some patients may have a feeling of nasal congestion for several months.
Lying on your side may cause asymmetrical bruising, swelling and you might inadvertently bump your nose this way as well. It takes many months for your nose to heal, and in that time frame your nose is still changing.It is during those first few weeks that sleep patterns have the most effect on the ultimate outcome.