Will Scrunching Nose After Septorhinoplasty Affect Outcome?

Question

Had a septorhinoplasty. I'm at 6 days and have a cast but have been slightly scrunching nose because it is very itchy. Will this affect outcome of nose/create a bump? Should I be worried? I get stitches out tomorrow.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

This should not affect the outcome of your surgery. I would recommend communicating any concerns to your surgeon, as they know the extent of your procedure and exactly what was performed. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I have only seen one nose changed by facial movements out of hundreds and hundreds of rhinoplasties performed.

	 

	 

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Movement of your nose will have no effect on your rhinoplasty result or degree of swelling post op.  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. Z

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Scrunching your nose should not affect your outcome in the long run. With swelling it may be difficult to do so.

Will Scrunching Nose After Septorhinoplasty Affect Outcome?

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