Can a rhinoplasty affect your singing voice?

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Singing involves use of your airways, so I would imagine toying with your nose could possibly have some effect on the way you sound when you sing. Has anyone had experience with a rhinoplasty affecting their singing voice? What are the possible risks for singers? (I’m thinking more in the 6 months and beyond post op— I don’t think I’ll want to sing a whole lot in the first week after surgery)

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

There is definitely a strong possibility that you may have subtle or profound changes in your singing voice if you have a rhinoplasty procedure. Any alterations in the appearance of your nose can affect your nostril width, septum if that is also operated on and hence the resonance of the air through your nasal cavity so I would proceed with caution.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question your voice cant affected with a rhinoplasty surgery.

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

Rhinoplasty would not be expected to cause a change in your singing voice.  Only if you had severe nasal obstruction prior to surgery that was then corrected after surgery, ie going from a "nasally" voice to a normal voice.  Otherwise, there should not really be any change in resonance or quality of the voice after rhinoplasty.  The only thing I can think of otherwise would be the breathing tube placed for anesthesia.  I have never had anyone have any voice issues post-operatively from intubation, however.

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Velvet,   Rhinoplasty can affect your singing only if it affect your nasal air flow. A very common maneuver in rhinoplasty is in fracturing of the nasal bony slopes , in order to narrow the bridge of the nose after hump removal. This is  why it is crucial for the surgeon the assess the nasal cavity and rule in or out septal deviation and turbinates hypertrophy. If the septum is deviated and the turbinates are enlarged, you can have complete nasal airway obstruction due to the in fracturing of the bony slopes. Complete or almost complete blockage of your nasal airway can definitely affect the quality of your voice.    So, do your due diligence carefully and choose your surgeon wisely.   Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive.                         Best of luck,                                              Dr Widder

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Despite that a rhinoplasty affects the nasal airways, its effects on one's voice and singing may only be a very temporary one if at all. Nasal congestion and swelling can temporarily partially block the nasal passages but this is not a long-term effect and will have no long-term effects on one's singing.

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. As a singer myself, this is a subject close to my heart. Your singing voice shouldn't be at all affected by having a rhinoplasty, even if you have extensive work done to fix a deviated septum. You won't sound like yourself for a couple of days after surgery because of having a breathing tube during the surgery, but beyond that no change. Sometimes patients will have sinus surgery at the same time. Sinus surgery can change your voice (for the better) because it can open up your resonating cavities, but honestly the effect is really subtle and most patients don't notice it.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty should not affect your singing voice. A septoplasty to improve airflow in the back of the nose might affect your voice by making you less "nasal" when you sing

Payman Simoni, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There have been clams that getting a septoplasty will change your voice. If you are just getting a rhinoplasty then that is usually just for looks and shouldn't change your airway enough to change your voice. The only way that this may affect you negatively is if you go too small ascetically with your current nose during your rhinoplasty. This will cut down on your air intake and thus cut down on the power behind your notes. I would recommend checking out board certified surgeons that work in area that are highly populated with singers, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, this way the Dr has dealt with cases such as this may times.

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