I have had my splint off for about a week now but still unable to move my eyebrows/feel my forehad. I have seen that smiling may temporary not be possible as the surgery has its effects on the upper lip, but is it also normal to be unable to lift the eyebrows? If so, why is this?
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March 13, 2010
Answer: Forehead Numbness After Rhinoplasty Not Common
Many times after rhinoplasty the nasal tip will before overprojected due to placement of columellar struts or tips grafts. The tip often feels rigid. It softens over time and deprojects so I would surely wait at least 9 months before making any judgments.
There is no benefit or need to wear the nasal splint longer than a week after your rhinoplasty. Nasal splints are removed six days after rhinoplasty in our office.
You can use Orajel for immediate relieft. It is over the counter and rubbing it gives quick pain relief.
Most likely it is from the endotracheal tube, oral airway or suctioning. The other possibility is a stress related ulcer like canker sore (aphthous ulcer). In either case it will heal...