How Long Before Smile Returns to Normal After Rhinoplasty?

July 6, 2009
Asked By:PerkyEar in NC

I am a post-op for Rhinoplasty. I've been recovering pretty quickly and I haven't been having any problems really, other than this: I've noticed that after my surgery, my smile changed. Now, whenever I smile, my top lip doesn't go up as much as it use to and the top teeth barely show. My smile looks not only forced but very, very strange. Why is it like this, is it normal? If so, how long before my smile returns to normal?

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Answer: When You Smile the World Smiles With You, After Rhinoplasty, Sometimes the World Smiles Alone

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September 3, 2015

Answer: Smile typically comes back after Rhinoplasty.

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Answer: Smile typically comes back after Rhinoplasty.

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Answer: Changes in Smile After Rhinoplasty Usually Only Temporary

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Answer: Irregular smile after rhinoplasty is common and typically temporary

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Answer: Irregular smile after rhinoplasty is common and typically temporary

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