Is It OK to Scrunch Up the Nose?

Question

Hello, I'm 3 weeks post-op. I was startled today and I scrunched up my nose as a facial reaction. I was wondering if it could hamper the results in any way. Thank you.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,

	Scrunching up your nose as a facial expression when you were startled should not affect the results of your rhinoplasty at 3 weeks post-op.

	I recommend that you do not put yourself in situation where possible nasal trauma could occur accidentally as you will be jeopardizing your "investment".

	Meanwhile, it is for your best interest to keep on your surgeon's instructions to help yourself with a good recovery.

	I hope this helps.

	Thank you for your inquiry.

	The best of luck to you.

	Dr. Sajjadian

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Scrunching up your nose should not jeopardize your final results. Please follow up with your surgeon if you are overly concern that you did some harm to your nose. It is always a good idea to examine the patient; otherwise you will keep on worrying. In the future try to avoid any type of the situations that would put you at risk of doing possible damage.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Actually scrunching your nose at three weeks after rhinoplasty may be a bit difficult because of the swelling. It should not cause a problem and it will get easier with time.

Robert Shumway, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Better call your surgeon first, but the facial scrunch three weeks after a rhinoplasty is probably going to be alright.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Skylar, 

	 

	Scrunching the nose at three weeks post surgery will not have any long term effect that  will hamper your overall result. Follow your surgeons instructions and make sure to see your surgeon with any questions or concerns regarding your procedure. Best regards! Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Is It OK to Scrunch Up the Nose?

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