I had a rhinoplasty 3 months ago and noticed my nose is in a perpetual state of immobility. When i make faces or smile my upper lip stretches and my tip stays up unnaturally. Is this normal? Will it go away?
Answer: 3 months post op, some advices: 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.-
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 3 months post op, some advices: 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.-
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery It is not uncommon to have such issues for several months after your rhinoplasty. As always, It is best to address these issues with your physician for guidance. In most cases the nose will continue to "settle" into its new appearance for several months and even up to a year after your surgery.
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August 24, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery It is not uncommon to have such issues for several months after your rhinoplasty. As always, It is best to address these issues with your physician for guidance. In most cases the nose will continue to "settle" into its new appearance for several months and even up to a year after your surgery.
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August 24, 2021
Answer: Nose not moving You are likely still very swollen and therefore very stiff. Best to give it time to heal and settle down. It may take a year or more for the stiffness to go away.
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August 24, 2021
Answer: Nose not moving You are likely still very swollen and therefore very stiff. Best to give it time to heal and settle down. It may take a year or more for the stiffness to go away.
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August 24, 2021
Answer: Recovering from rhinoplasty: stiff nose. Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. It is typical to have a stiff and numb nose for months after surgery. The nose will get softer with time. Depending on the techniques performed in surgery, the nose will vary in how much it will soften and move.Revisions, rib grafts, tip reconstruction, and caudal septal replacement grafts will result in a stiffer nose, affecting your smile/upper lip. I like to tell my patients about this potential before surgery to avoid any surprise. I recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding the immobility that you describe.
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August 24, 2021
Answer: Recovering from rhinoplasty: stiff nose. Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. It is typical to have a stiff and numb nose for months after surgery. The nose will get softer with time. Depending on the techniques performed in surgery, the nose will vary in how much it will soften and move.Revisions, rib grafts, tip reconstruction, and caudal septal replacement grafts will result in a stiffer nose, affecting your smile/upper lip. I like to tell my patients about this potential before surgery to avoid any surprise. I recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding the immobility that you describe.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Stiff nose after rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. It is normal for the nose to feel stiff after rhinoplasty and it is also normal for upper lip to feel stiff as well. Over time, the upper lip should soften and feel more normal. Of course, we don't know the details of your surgery so mention it to your surgeon but what you're experiencing is commonly seen and should resolve. Good luck
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Stiff nose after rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. It is normal for the nose to feel stiff after rhinoplasty and it is also normal for upper lip to feel stiff as well. Over time, the upper lip should soften and feel more normal. Of course, we don't know the details of your surgery so mention it to your surgeon but what you're experiencing is commonly seen and should resolve. Good luck
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