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Will Thumb Sucking After my Rhinoplasty/septoplasty Surgery Affect my Final Outcome?

10 Doctor Answers | Asked by Lilith in FL
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Thumbsucking after Septorhinoplasty

The only potential way this could have an effect would be if alar base reduction was performed and downward motion at the suture line caused separation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Thumb sucking post-rhinoplasty--good or bad?

An interesting question. As long as your fingers/hand do not touch your nose, and your lip motion is not excessive, it should not affect your result.
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Questions about a rhinoplasty result

This is rather odd question but I see no reason why thumb sucking would effect the results of a rhinoplasty.

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Thumb sucking

There is no reason why thumb sucking should affect the results of your rhinoplasty and septoplasty as long as the nose is not hit
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Rhinoplasty

Thumbsucking should not affect the nose or the outcome of a rhinoplasty/septoplasty operation, but may affect your thumb and teeth :)
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Thumb sucking and rhinoplasty

Thumb sucking should not impact the result of your rhino/septoplasty. Why would you think it would?
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No

Thumb sucking will not change the rhinoplasty results unless you accidentally bump your nose.
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Thumb sucking after rhinoplasty

Thumbsucking will not effect the rhinoplasty. However, your fist can hit the nose easily when you are sucking your thumb. Also, be very careful, if you touch your nose after you have sucked your thumb you can transfer mouth (oral) germs to the nose and cause an infection. Regards Dr. J Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always,... more
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Can Thumb Sucking Affect Rhinoplasty Results

Cannot imagine any way in which thumb sucking will affect your rhinoplasty results. As long as there is no trauma to your nose your results should remain unchanged.
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Rhinoplasty surgery

Dear Lillith, Sucking your thumb will not affect your outcome unless your hand bumps into your nose while you are sleeping Best regards, Nima Shemirani
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