Can flaring my nostrils when yawning ruin my Rhinoplasty results?

Question

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and i have been yawning a lot. My nostrils flare up quite a lot when I yawm. Can this affect my healing? It does not hurt but it is uncomfortable as the nose is pretty stiff after the surgery

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.

Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.
In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.
To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.
Kind regards, 
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD · Answer

There is no evidence that yawning will effect your rhinoplasty result in anyway.  It is best to consult with your surgeon for all your post-operative concerns.

Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for writing to RealSelf.The short answer is: very unlikely. Please also discuss this with your surgeon.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear etana, You should have no concerns that yawning will effect your rhinoplasty results. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Yawning after Rhinoplasty should have no bearing on your cosmetic result.   Follow up with your surgeon so he can monitor your progress.

Can flaring my nostrils when yawning ruin my Rhinoplasty results?

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