I had a septorhinoplasty and alar base reduction about a month and a half ago. Did it change my smile permanently? (Photos)

Thanks for your question. Please address the alar base reduction and any consent concerns with your surgeon. Alar base reduction would not change your smile. You are still quite early in the healing process. It is very common for your upper lip (and thus your smile) to change over the first few months of healing. This is due to a variety of reasons including increased swelling in the area. Without having done your surgery, I can only say that what you notice is not uncommon and typically resolves. Warm regards.

Thank you for your question. You need to give your body more time to heal as you are still very early on in the healing process. Your smile should go back to normal once most of the swelling has subsided.Typically, the initial swelling after nose surgery subsides within two to three weeks.  However, residual swelling, especially in the tip of the nose, can take about a year to resolve as the contour refines. Swelling can also vary through the day, being more prominent in the morning. Try and be patient as you continue to heal and follow up with your surgeon if your concerns persist.