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The numbness that occurs following rhinoplasty has little to do with the approach used. The sensation to the tip of the nose is provided mostly by paired nerves that exit just below the nasal bones and enter the soft tissue of the bridge on the way to the tip. Any dissection in this area can cause injury to these nerves, either by cutting or by causing nerve swelling from inflammation. Most nasal tip numbness will resolve with time.
It is definitely expected to have numbness on the tip of your nose only three days after surgery. In fact, you will probably have numbness for several months whether there was tip work or not. Don't worry about it, it is normal.
In general, almost all noses are numb right after a rhinoplasty. In most cases its the tip that is numb, but this numbness can extend down to the upper lip, and in rare cases some of the teeth. There are nerves that are cut and stretched during a rhinoplasty, and it takes a long time for those nerves to start working again. This is true of an open as well as closed rhinoplasty, although it tends to be more extensive in open rhinoplasty. This could also be more extensive if a septoplasty is performed at the same time. A revision rhinoplasty is a much harder surgery with a lot of internal scarring to cut through. This can also be a reason for prolonged numbness. This, along with the swelling, gives you a stiff, plastic type feel, and can give you an odd smile. However, the nerves will start working and again, and your nose stiffness will go away with time. As the nerves grow back, you may feel some tingling, itchiness and on occasion pain. This takes in most cases months, but can take years in rare cases. Extremely rarely, the numbness is permanent, although I have never seen such as case.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
Simply answer is yes. Because there are incisions interiorly in your nose to correct the other issue for giving adequate exposure.
It is quite common to have numbness in the nasal tip after rhinoplasty. Most of this sensation is due to swelling.
I read your concern and reviewed your photos. You have a nice result. I see the slight bump on your bridge that is visible on your profile and 3/4 views. I don't have experience using diced cartilage for bridge augmentation, so I'm not sure what to expect over the ensuing months...
The nose does have a relatively small amount of fatty tissue. It is isolated to the nasal tip region. Some patient have more fatty tissue in their nose than others, though.
Rhinoplasty is an excellent procedure for changing the appearance of one’s nose. This can involve a variety of options for correction. Those desiring a stronger appearance can have their nasal bridge built up with either tissue from their own body (ear cartilage, nasal cartilage, rib graft) or a...
Few of us use paranasal implants and my vote would be for removal, sooner rather than later, unless there was some special circumstance which would have required the need for the implant. Of course, this should have been discussed and understood by you and been part of the surgical planning....
I have to say that, in New York, teenagers walk around with nasal splints on almost immediately after surgery. In some neighborhoods, it's like a badge of honor as rhinoplasty is literally a rite of passage. Don't be self conscious and don't worry about what others think. Enjoy your new nose,...
Yawning should cause no problems. You are still early in the post op period and these symptoms should subside. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
