Can you flare your nostrils after Rhinoplasty? How long until you regain sense of smell?

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Lastly, how long until you regain sensitivity? Or is that a risk factor?

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Healing from rhinoplasty is different for everybody. Frequently it depends on how much work is done, and where. Firstly, your sense of smell shouldn't be altered in any significant way. You may be congested, and your nasal passages may become blocked by crusting or mucous. Your surgeon can advise you best on how to manage these things. They are DEFINITELY manageable, though!Nostril flaring should return following rhinoplasty surgery, I would say in days to weeks. You will have swelling which can mask your ability to flare your nostrils. Depending on how the healing process goes, you may not be able to flare your nostrils EXACTLY as you did before surgery, but it's not generally something people notice or complain about.For sensitivity, it all depends on how the surgery is done. Open approaches where incisions are made across the base of the nose WILL cause some loss of sensation in the nasal tip. This tends to return over weeks to months.I hope this helps!

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