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Is it fine to just say I bumped my face instead of mentioning my rhinoplasty?

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Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

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Yes, that's entirely your choice to make — you're not obligated to tell anyone about your rhinoplasty, and many patients use exactly that excuse for the bruising that shows up in the first one to two weeks. It holds up well as a cover story precisely because bruising after a nose job closely resembles what you'd see from a minor bump or fall.

Consultation Tip

If you plan to use this explanation, keep it simple and consistent — an overly detailed story about how you "hit your face" tends to raise more questions than a brief, vague one.

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What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.

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