Will Smiling and Yawning in the First Week After Alarplasty Affect the Final Results?

Question

It has been exactly one week since my alarplasty and there have been a few times when I've smiled/yawned/sneezed and I felt as if my nostrils would rip. I haven't had my sutures removed yet. Can these things affect the final outcome of my alarplasty?

Carlo Honrado, MD, FACS · Answer

That area is specially sensitive after surgery, however it is doubtful that you have caused any real harm to the area. However, I would check in with your physician to make sure that you are healing properly.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that your alarplasty/rhinoplasty result will be affected by smiling and yawning.  Relax and let things heal.

Angela Sturm, MD · Answer

The few times that you describe will likely not change the long-term outcome of your surgery.  However, you want to minimize this type of movement the best you can to get the best possible results.

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Will Smiling and Yawning in the First Week After Alarplasty Affect the Final Results?

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