Will Laughing, Smiling and Chewing 3 Days After Rhinoplasty Ruin the Results?

In patients who have an open rhinoplasty approach (with a small incision on the columella) I recommend limiting eating foods that require extensive chewing that may put excessive tension on the incision line. The other activities you mention are unlikely to affect your result though.

normal facial expressions should not be an issue..  

i dont limit many activities after surgery except:

bending , lifting , straining

cardio that will get your heartrate up too high

most other activities should not increase bleeding or swelling

 

Most patients are instructed to avoid any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for about two weeks after rhinoplasty. Eating, chewing and smiling should not affect the outcome of your nose. Consult with your plastic surgeon for more specific post-operative instructions.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Normal expressions will not effect your result. Comtemporary rhinoplasty techniques emphasize creating a stable structure to support and maintain the nose. Go ahead and enjoy your new nose.

It is extremely unlikely that normal facial expressions performed during the healing phase of a rhinoplasty would compromise the end results.

If the rhinoplasty was performed with the open technique, prolonged or vigorous laughing or chewing may irritate the incision in the base of the nose and increase swelling, but that is a temporary problem that should resolve naturally.