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Post rhinoplasty...can't smile (Photo)

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Hello! I'm 8 days post op from my open rhinoplasty where I had an alar base revision and my tip refined. I got the splint off yesterday and I haven't been able to smile. My upper lip does not got past my upper teeth and when I purse my lips (duck lips) I feel a little pressure at the base of my nose between my nostrils. Is this a normal side effect of the surgery? Is there anything I can do to regain my smile faster?

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