Rhinoplasty Healing - Will the Shape Change?

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I just had rhinoplasty. I am worried that chewing/eating, laughing, talking will change the intended shape of my new nose. Could this potentially happen? Several times my boyfriend has made me laugh pretty hard and I could feel everything move in my nose. I don't know if it is the swelling etc. but i am worried. I still have my splint and stitches it but get them out tomorrow. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

The most important thing is to follow your surgeon' advice and post operative wound care instructions. Remain in close contact with your surgeon.

Kevin Sadati, DO · Answer

Dear Rhinoplasty Patient,
	This is a very common concern and anxiety that is experienced by rhinoplasty patients. Laughing and normal facial activity will not influence the long term healing results. Generally, a cast is placed on the nose for one week after rhinoplasty. This helps with swelling, but shortly after removing the cast, the nose usually swells. By the end of the second week, the nose is starting to take some of its. Good luck and good healing.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD · Answer

What you have described (talking, chewing, laughing) should not affect your final result. Certainly, in this early post-operative period, it is important to avoid any trauma or pressure to the nose, but otherwise, you shouldn't worry. As long as you are following your surgeon's instructions, then you should be fine.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

All these are good questions that I am sure that your surgeon can answer during your post-op visit during suture removal.

Jennifer Keagle, MD, FACS · Answer

No, you won't affect anything by laughing.  The outside and inside of your nose are sensitive and that is why it feels like everything will move.  Everything that was done inside should be secured by sutures, etc. Laughing and keeping a positive attitude is advantageous to your recovery!

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