Immediately After Rhinoplasty Surgery I Noticed I Had Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis - What is the Cause?

Hi Pamela,

It is very unlikely that Rhinoplasty could cause Post Operative Tori.

These are  Bony prominences and are benign and were present prior to surgery.

You just did not know and had not noticed them.

Best,

Dr. S

A torus palatinus is a long-standing, benign, bony, firm protruberance in the midline of your hard palate. Some patients are not aware of their existence until noted on a dental or head and neck examination: they tend to be asymptomatic unless you're getting fitted for dentures.

It's not uncommon to have painful irritation of your palate after orotracheal intubation. If the breathing tube was resting firmly on your torus, you could develop a painful ulceration that may take a week or longer to resolve.

I'm not sure why you're having ulceration and pain in lower gums. You should certainly let your surgeon know what's happening in your mouth, and ask him to examine you. If your surgeon is unsure what's going on, you should consult a reputable, certified ENT for further evaluation and management.

I hope this is helpful for you.

Regards from NJ:

Pamela

Most likely these lesions are the result of pressure from the endotracheal tube and should get better with time.  I recommend that you follow up with your Plastic Surgeon.