Facial Muscle Exercise After Rhinoplasty?

May 15, 2009
Asked By:Gabriela in Bucharest

I have had Rhinoplasty eight months ago for deviated septum and removal of a hump. Could facial muscle exercise such as smiling or "lifting" the cheek muscles hurt the nose after Rhinoplasty?

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December 28, 2014

Answer: Facial movement after rhinoplasty

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Facial movement after rhinoplasty

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty; Is Excessive Facial Movement Harmful in the Immediate Post-Operative Period?

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty; Is Excessive Facial Movement Harmful in the Immediate Post-Operative Period?

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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May 20, 2009

Answer: Facial exercises are okay.

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May 20, 2009

Answer: Facial exercises are okay.

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May 18, 2009

Answer: Shouldn't be a problem 8 months after Rhinoplasty

May 18, 2009

Answer: Shouldn't be a problem 8 months after Rhinoplasty

December 28, 2014

Answer: Facial movement unlikely to alter result of a rhinoplasty

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Answer: Facial movement unlikely to alter result of a rhinoplasty

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