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Cutting of the frenulum is not a common procedure to be done during rhinoplasty. Your surgeon may have had a reason to do this (perhaps to lessen nasal tip depression or upper lip movement with smiling) but most likely would have discussed this with you prior to surgery. If you have a question about it, I would discuss it with your surgeon.
The frenulum, tissue band between the upper lip and gum, is typically not cut during rhinoplasty. Some surgeons might place facial implants during rhinoplasty, which could cut the frenulum. Speak with your surgeon regarding any concerns you may have. Best of luck. Dr. Chaboki
It is certainly unusual to cut the frenulum. It may have been to divide muscles that pull the nose down. You could check with the surgeon.
As stated best to call your operative surgeon to discuss this issue. But 5 years I doubt he would remember if it was done and why, but worth a call.
It is not standard practice to do this. Have you had any other procedures since then, including dental work? If not, you may want to check with your doctor how the procedure was performed, and what he was trying to accomplish by performing this maneuver.
The only reason that it may have been cut would be for access to the nasal depressor musculature to decrease nasal tip downward movement with smiling. Discuss this with your surgeon for the answer. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
You haven't provided any time frame from your surgery. In general while things will soften with time, the purpose of the strut is to provide a strong foundation for your tip support. There are always tradeoffs and in your case you may have a firmer columella in exchange for lasting tip...
Your initial tape and splint after rhinoplasty is rarely designed to be removed by the patient. In fact, I specifically tell my patients of another patient who removed her nasal tapes and splint to "see how it looked" and wrecked her nose, requiring re-operation. NO KIDDING. Do not...
Dear Verano, Interesting question. Facial asymmetry is not uncommon. What does concern me is this 'tingling' sensation accompanied by one sided growth of your nose. I would highly recommend an exam by a licensed physician as soon as possible. Best of luck, Dr. H