It is 1 week after my rhinoplasty procedure and my nose looks too upturned. I used to have a very straight, pointing downward nose when I smile and my doctor suggested loosening up the muscle under my lip. I know swelling should reduce but it still seems like a big overcorrection to me. Would taping it down help in the first few weeks?
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Answer: Patience is a critical virtue in rhinoplasty
We have a 3-D self imager called FaceTouchUp imbedded on thelink below. Any patient can go in, upload a photograph, and manipulate their image on their own computer imaging online. The price of a rhinoplasty is located on the link below, but always usually includes the operating room,...
I recommend waiting 3-4 weeks after your rhinoplasty to have significant dental work. Your dentist will not have to worry about putting pressure on your lips, nose and midface during his surgery.
In general, almost all noses are numb right after a rhinoplasty. In most cases its the tip that is numb, but this numbness can extend down to the upper lip, and in rare cases some of the teeth. There are nerves that are cut and stretched during a rhinoplasty, and it takes a long time for those...
