Nasal Massage After Rhinoplasty

Nasal massage is performed by the surgeon when he believes that certain areas of the nose require controlled pressure to improve the final shape. Patients should not massage their noses themselves.
 It must be stated that massaging the nose after rhinoplasty has no scientific basis. In other words, it has not been scientifically proven that massage after surgery is beneficial. In fact, in some cases, manipulation of the nose by the patient and applying pressure in various directions can increase nasal swelling and even alter the surgical result. Therefore, we do not currently recommend any massage after surgery, unless it is performed by the surgeon themselves.

Nasal Massage by the Surgeon

Nasal massage by the surgeon is performed in cases where they feel certain points on the nose require pressure to improve the shape. In such cases, massage is acceptable. However, giving instructions to the patient to massage the nose at home using a specific method has no scientific basis.

The Only Case Where Massage by the Patient is Allowed

Of course, for patients who are one year post-operation and intend to have revision surgery, massaging the nose can be beneficial. These individuals are advised to move the nasal skin in different directions for a few months before the surgery to loosen the skin, so it can be lifted from the nasal skeleton with greater ease.
But for those who have recently undergone rhinoplasty, the idea that nasal massage helps reduce swelling faster has no scientific basis. Massage is only permitted on specific points of the nose where the surgeon prefers pressure to be applied. For example, it may be useful in limited cases to reduce nasal deviation or bumps, but prescribing a general massage instruction for every patient who undergoes surgery is not acceptable.

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