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Facial Expression After Rhinoplasty Limited?
I'm 2 month post rhinoplasty now and I may facial expression has changed completely. Smiling feels like a muscle ache in my cheeks though it has become better. But the biggest problem is that I can't wrinkle my brow. My forehead feels like paralyzed. I went to see a neurologist and he said that I have reduced sensibility on my forehead and that my face looks like I got botox. Is this normal? I wasn't told about these side effects by my surgeon.
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chilli007
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I wouldn't worry too much yet
At 2 months, I think it is likely you will see return of function. I must admit that I have not encountered a case like yours in which the brow movement is changed from rhinoplasty. If your surgeon worked extensively very high up on your bridge, some effect of the muscles may have ensued. But this type of thing is usually temporary and will most likely resolve over a few more months.
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Rhinoplasty and limited facial expression.
Rhinoplasty and limited facial expression are probably not related. This should resolve by itself and if not gone in another 2 months get a second opinion.
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Paralyzed forehead after rhinoplasty
It sounds unusual to say the least. The nerves to the forehead are so far away from the nose. Wrinkling of the nose might be difficult due to swelling but the forehead is a mystery.
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Too Early To Worry
Hi,
At 2 months after your rhinoplasty, I believe that it is too early to worry about what you have been experiencing.
Your facial expressions should be reinstated as nature takes its course, swelling subsides and your recovery process comes to an end.
Usually it takes 12 months for end results to get established but most of the recovery is reached at about 6 months post-surgery.
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Limited facial expression following rhinoplasty
It is not abnormal to feel a little bit of tightness when smiling following rhinoplasty. This is mainly due to the swelling that is present. It is unlikely that the issue you are experiencing with your forehead is a result of rhinoplasty surgery. Even if nerve damage took place as a result of your rhinoplasty, it would not affect the nerves that innervate the muscles that control the brow. Nerve damage following rhinoplasty can lead to the following issues:
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Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lmited Facial Expression after Rhinoplasty
In 35 years I've never seen limited facial expression after a rhinoplasty. If this persists get another opinion from a second neurologist.
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