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.

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Can flaring my nostrils when yawning ruin my Rhinoplasty results?

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