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Laughing/Smiling/Yawning After Septorhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by 3240anon
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: smile, activity, septorhinoplasty

Can I laugh/smile/yawn after septo and rhinoplasty? Will this ruin my results? I still have my splint on and I am 4 days post-op. It was an open rhinoplasty - the tip was further defined and the hump was removed.

2 answers to Laughing/Smiling/Yawning After Septorhinoplasty

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Laughing,Smiling,Yawning after Rhinoplasty

I advise patients to avoid strenuous activites for 2-3 weeks after rhinoplasty. I define "strenuous" as anything that raises the blood pressure, pulse, or breathing rate. Avoid activities with a risk of nasal trauma for 6 weeks. Normal laughing, smiling, or yawning will not violate any of these restrictions.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laughing, Smiling or Yawning after Septorhinoplasty

Regarding: "Laughing/Smiling/Yawning After Septorhinoplasty Can I laugh/smile/yawn after septo and rhinoplasty? Will this ruin my results? I still have my splint on and I am 4 days post-op. It was an open rhinoplasty - the tip was further defined and the hump was removed." I fully understand your hesitation to "do anything wrong" that may destroy or impact on your operation. But - if the repair of your nose was so poor and fragile that you could not afford to... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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