Spasms/tremors, Sometimes Visible on Upper Nose Following Rhinoplasty?

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At random times throughout the day, I experience spasms/tremors/sensations in the upper 1/3 of my nose. Sometimes I have been before a mirror as I experience these spasms, and the skin where the sensation is occuring visibly moves. It is more extreme than the tingling of attaching nerves that I experience. Is this a concern? Thank you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based upon your description alone it is very difficult to give advice, but I would follow with your surgeon for an exam.
	Kenneth Hughes, MD
	Los Angeles, CA

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Tingling after a rhinoplasty is not unusual and may take 6-9 months to resolve.  However, visible moving along the upper 1/3 of your nose is less common.  Some possible causes could include overthinning of the upper 1/3 of your nose skin, partial resection of the procerus muscle or corrugator muscle, placement of graft superficial to the muscles of the nose.  I would discuss with your surgeon for a better explanation in your case.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Spasms and tingling of the nasal muscles are not unusual after surgery and should resolve without problems.  Light massage may be beneficial.

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