I had an alarplasty 8 days ago and have noticed that my cheeks are still puffy and my nose is the same size as before if not bigger. I understand this is due to swelling but what concerns me the most is I'm not able to smile like before.. will this be permanent? If not, how long will it take for me to smile naturally again? Thank you for your answers.
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Most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons are also experienced in alar base reduction. It is a pretty common procedure. Go ona few consults with different plastic surgeons and you should be able to find a surgeon with whom you are comfortable.
Yes too early
one week is very early
i ask myself and my patients to resist making judgement until at least one month (and even that is too early)
the earliest you can get a good sense for how things are going to look is three months, and it really takes a year to get the best sense...
Hello,
Yes, it is possible to perform this procedure under local anesthesia. Rhinoplasty can also be performed under local anesthesia. During a consultation, your options will be discussed with your surgeon and he/she will help you choose the best possible option depending on your...