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

Question

I recently had rhinoplasty and I am 2 weeks post op and kinda worried about the results.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

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.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

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

William Bruno, MD · Answer

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

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

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.

Mario Diana, MD · Answer

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.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

I think it would be highly unlikely that what you ask about could adversly effect your procedure. After all you have to live.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

No, normal facial animation and movements should not cause any issues after a rhinoplasty but as always, you should follow the instructions of your Rhinoplasty surgeon.

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

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