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Heavy Bridge and Numb Upper Lip After Revision Rhinoplasty

asked 2 years ago by Lorac9737 in Massachusetts
Latest answer by Oakley Smith, MD
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Tags: nose, bruising, upper lip

Three weeks ago, I had Revision Rhinoplasty. Now, my upper lip area is numb, and the bridge area, where the bump used to be, feels so heavy, like there is a bowling ball on it. I do see a little bruising under the skin and it is still tender, but the feeling of heaviness is overwhelming.

Do you think the upper lip area will get its sensation back again? How long? Does this heaviness that I feel sound normal? I can't seem to find anyone else's blog that mentions this. What are your thoughts? Please advise.

4 answers to Heavy Bridge and Numb Upper Lip After Revision Rhinoplasty

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Numbness after Rhinoplasty

When Rhinoplasty is performed using the open approach (an incision under the nose), the tip of the nose is rendered numb for many months. Less often but still commonly, the front teeth are numbed with or without the upper lip for a period of time. These almost expected changes usually resolve, although some residual altered sensation can be observed.
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

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Lip numbness and bridge heaviness after revision rhinoplasty

It is not uncommon to have temporary numbness to the upper lip (or even the hard palate in the area of the front teeth) after rhinoplasty surgery. Similarly, the feeling of heaviness you describe is likely due to the swelling and disruption of the sensory nerves in the area. As your nose heals both of these should continue to improve though this can evolve over several months.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

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Rhinoplasty Recovery

It is common for patients to complain that their nose feels different after rhinoplasty. These changes in sensation include a numb tip, pressure, firmness, and a sensation of heaviness. Fortunately, as the swelling (edema) resolves , the firmness and sensation of pressure usually improves. The amount that the firmness improves does depend on what types of grafts, and significant numbers of cartilage grafts (septal and rib cartilage) can make the nose stiffer and firmer. Loss of sensation... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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Loss of sensation after revision rhinoplasty

All your complaints are related  to temporary alterations  in sensation after  your rhinoplasty surgery. This is not rare and more frequent and severe after  difficult revision surgery. There is nothing to do except keep in contact with  your physician while you continue to heal.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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