Will Teeth Grinding Affect Rhinoplasty Result?

Sniffing hard will not affect the shape of the nose. Straining at the stool will not affect the shape of your nose. It may cause a nosebleed, however. The important take-home message is that it is best not to touch your cast or nose for the first couple of weeks after the surgery.

Generally speaking, no, a bump on the bridge of the nose won't grow with age. Insurance generally covers procedures that are to improve function and your health, but not those that are just for aesthetic purposes. Therefore, smoothing down a bump probably won't be covered by insurance.

During a rhinoplasty, we commonly have to break the nose. Bones take 4-8 weeks to heal in their new location, so any trauma or pressure during this time could could cause bones to move and compromise the outcome. After surgery, it is helpful to sleep on 3 pillows to help with swelling, and...

The debate over which approach is best rages on, but in the end it depends on the skill and judgement of the surgeon, his experience, and proper assessment of the patient's deformities, strength of cartilages, skin thickness, and other factors. The external or open approach is often better...

I recommend waiting at least 6 weeks. I may temper my response depending on what was done during your operation. For example, if you had an open rhinoplasty with multiple cartilage grafts I would recommend waiting a little longer. Talk to your dermatologist or physician who has managed your...

The time for rhinoplasty surgery varies depending on what is done for each individual patient. Don't be concerned about the length of anesthesia. With this operation, there is no added risk if anesthesia takes a little longer.