Will yawning after 2 days of my rhinoplasty affect my results?

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I had my rhinoplasty 2 days ago. I have been yawning often and when I do my nostrils flair. Will this hinder my healing progress ? Or Cosmetically change my end results?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

No, this shouldn't negatively impact your results. Keep in mind, the skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to heal and look beautiful in the end. If, one year from now, you are unhappy with your nose, then that is the time to think about a revision procedure. Right now, concentrate on other things you like to do and let your nose take its time to heal. I hope this helps.

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello!Yawning 2 days post op will not impact your results or healing progress. You are still in the healing process so I would advice to just take it easy and relax. You also need to make sure to continue icing as often as you can to minimize any swelling you might have. Best of luck!

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

No, it is unlikely this will hurt your results. You have to give yourself some more healing time.  Your nose is going to be swollen for a while and you should be consulting the surgeon that performed the procedure but give yourself some time before going back in so some of it can subside. You are just at the beginning of the healing process.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

Yawning will have no impact on the results of your rhinoplasty so don't worry. If you have specific questions with regard to activities and your results in the future, the best place to go to for answers is your surgeon.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Yawning should not affect your nose.  Follow up with your surgeon so he can check your progress.  Best wishes!

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