I was advised by my surgeon that I will need to wear button up clothing because I can't lift my arms over my head. How long until I'm able to do so again?
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October 8, 2018
Answer: How long after rhinoplasty before arms can be lifted?
Thank you for your question and congratulations for your recent procedure. 11 Days post op is really too soon to assess the cosmetic result. As the nose is made of bones, cartilages and skin, with the trauma of the operation, the healing takes several months and the different structures heal at ...
Hi @queenofwands! I usually recommend 6 weeks of no contact sports since it takes about 6 weeks for the nasal bones to heal. You should be good after 3 months! Best of luck.
Hi! A nose job or rhinoplasty certainly would help make the tip more refined and fit you face better. Looking at your pictures it looks droopy when you smile because you have over activated “depressor septi” muscles which should be addressed during surgery. Unfortunately the buccal lipectomy doe...