Could smiling rip a stitch? It used to hurt to smile now it doesn't and I felt a release of pressure sensation above my lip.

Thank you for your question.  It would be quite unusual for smiling to cause any alteration in the changes your surgeon made.  Sutures should not be placed so delicately that normal facial expressions are going make them fail.  Additionally, the tape/splint that is placed after surgery normally provide support.  Contact your surgeon with your concern of course because only he/she knows what specific maneuvers were performed during your rhinoplasty, but don't fret too much.  All the best!

Thank you for your question, brittanywood. Smiling or other normal facial movements should not jeopardize the integrity of the stitches or your results. I suggest you consult with the board certified facial plastic surgeon who performed your procedure for further detail, especially if you are concerned.Best wishes,

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 3 days after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-