When I try and smile like I did prior to surgery it looks forced. The biggest thing that I find odd is that my cheeks don't seem to crease in the same way. They have a rounder appearance to them. I'm nervous that it will not return because of the alar base reduction. Before my nostrils helped build that crease. Will my smile return to what it was before? I'm so worried that it won't.
June 28, 2017
Answer: Smile recovery It should return to normal. Most likely your smile is altered by swelling/inflammation from the surgery and should return to normal with time (usually within 4-6 weeks). Your smile probably IS forced at this point as you are so early out that it probably is tight and maybe even uncomfortable. Best to discuss with your surgeon as I don't know all of the particulars of your procedure. Your surgeon can be of more specific help. Bottom line is it should be fine.
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June 28, 2017
Answer: Smile recovery It should return to normal. Most likely your smile is altered by swelling/inflammation from the surgery and should return to normal with time (usually within 4-6 weeks). Your smile probably IS forced at this point as you are so early out that it probably is tight and maybe even uncomfortable. Best to discuss with your surgeon as I don't know all of the particulars of your procedure. Your surgeon can be of more specific help. Bottom line is it should be fine.
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June 28, 2017
Answer: Stiff smile/puffy cheeks after rhinoplasty It is very common to feel like your smile is "stiff" or "off" and your cheeks are round/full after rhinoplasty. This will subside by 85% over the first 2-3 months, and should return entirely to normal my 4-6 months.
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June 28, 2017
Answer: Stiff smile/puffy cheeks after rhinoplasty It is very common to feel like your smile is "stiff" or "off" and your cheeks are round/full after rhinoplasty. This will subside by 85% over the first 2-3 months, and should return entirely to normal my 4-6 months.
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