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.
Answer: Smile Affected by Rhinoplasty Muscles that move the upper lip are often affected temporarily by septal and Rhinoplasty surgery. The associated trauma results in a bruising of the muscle that should resolve within a few weeks to months. Because these muscles are responsible for assisting in smiling, the alteration is expected temporarily.
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Answer: Smile after rhinoplasty It's difficult to answer your questions without seeing photos and without knowing exactly what was done during surgery. Generally speaking, the swelling of the nose after surgery can take many months to subside completely. This swelling can affect the overall look of your face during animation, so try to be patient. Please talk to your surgeon and express your concerns. She or he is the only one who knows what was done and should be able to alleviate your concerns. Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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Answer: Smile after rhinoplasty It's difficult to answer your questions without seeing photos and without knowing exactly what was done during surgery. Generally speaking, the swelling of the nose after surgery can take many months to subside completely. This swelling can affect the overall look of your face during animation, so try to be patient. Please talk to your surgeon and express your concerns. She or he is the only one who knows what was done and should be able to alleviate your concerns. Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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Answer: Recovery takes time Without seeing pictures, performing an examination, an, most importantly, without knowing what was done during surgery, this is really impossible to say. That being said, it is extremely early for you to start being concerned about the long term outcome. In my practice, I don't take the first set of postoperative photos for 3 months as it takes at least that long to begin to see the final product. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns but understand this will likely improve somewhat with time.
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Answer: Recovery takes time Without seeing pictures, performing an examination, an, most importantly, without knowing what was done during surgery, this is really impossible to say. That being said, it is extremely early for you to start being concerned about the long term outcome. In my practice, I don't take the first set of postoperative photos for 3 months as it takes at least that long to begin to see the final product. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns but understand this will likely improve somewhat with time.
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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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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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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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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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