To answer your question in short - you will be able to smile usually 1 to 3 months after rhinoplasty surgery. Let's analyze different events post-surgery and how/why they will impact your smile. When extensive work is done, the muscles responsible for holding the upper lip become temporarily weakened.
Occasional laughing or yawning will likely not damage your nose as it heals, but the less you do it, the better–and try not to laugh too hard! Every time you smile or laugh, the tiny muscles which connect the tip of your nose to your upper lip descend a little.
After a rhinoplasty procedure, don't be surprised if your smile is temporarily affected by post-operative swelling. The effect is temporary and your smile will return to normal after the initial swelling has dissipated. This may take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.
Smiling and laughing 2 weeks after a Rhinoplasty should not have any impact on the final result.
Often patients who undergo rhinoplasty in Toronto find that the lips and smile may seem different after a rhinoplasty. This is because sometimes, when extensive work is done, the muscles that are responsible for pulling up the upper lip when you smile, are temporarily weakened.
Your upper lip may appear stiff for a while, and you may feel that it interferes with your smile. This will disappear within a few weeks. The tip of the nose sometimes feels “numb” after a rhinoplasty, but this eventually subsides.
Answer: Is there a way to prevent the nose from stretching wide when smiling? There is a procedure to prevent the base of the nose from widening while smiling. It involves placing a suture across the base of the nose holding the outer nasal/nostril from spreading while smiling.
The first week is the most critical period for rhinoplasty healing. After 7-10 days, patients can begin to use other sleeping positions. Be careful to avoid putting pressure on the nose, and if you can sleep comfortably on your back while elevated, continue to do so.
After about 6 weeks your nose will be roughly as strong as it was before the operation. The strength of the nose returns faster than the sensitivity subsides. So, even though the nose may be quite strong, it will still feel quite delicate and sensitive to the touch.
Don't touch your nose: Patients should take great care to avoid putting any pressure on their nose, including even touching the nose, for at least 1 – 2 weeks after surgery, or until Dr. Khorsandi advises that it is okay to do so.
As the swollen columella heals, which can take a few months, the lip will return to a normal position. Sometime if extensive work is done in this area, the muscles responsible for pulling the uppper lip up are temporarily weakened, a condition which will also return to normal over months.
While by 3-6 months the rhinoplasty “healing” is considered complete, there is even further maturation and improvement up to the one-year mark. Typically the tip of the nose becomes even more refined until 12 months after surgery.
Answer: Post op Rhinoplasty
Dear uluvme: Smiling and yawning two weeks post-op should not affect your result.
Opening your mouth after a rhinoplasty should not cause any problems with your surgical result. A dental checkup is good.
Generally, swelling is the most common reason why your nose looks bigger after rhinoplasty, which is completely normal. As a general rule, half of the swelling in the nasal tip will be gone after a month, but it will take at least a year for the tip to reach its final shape.
The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it's the thickest skin of the nose. If the tip of your nose is still very firm, it may mean that there is still some swelling.
You can rest assured that your nostrils will return to normal size once your nose is fully healed. While it takes about two weeks to see your initial results, it generally takes a year for patients to see the most optimal outcomes.
Three weeks post-rhinoplasty, about 70 percent of swelling is gone. This is the time when a patient starts to recognize the changes and begins to appreciate the new shape of his or her nose. It's ok, actually quite normal, to feel a little self conscious at this time.
Sleeping on your side or stomach is not recommended for several weeks after the procedure because it places unnecessary pressure on your nose. Resting on your back in an elevated position cuts down on congestion and minimizes swelling after rhinoplasty surgery.
When can I resume exercise after rhinoplasty? You can take long walks approximately 1 week after rhinoplasty. By the second week, you can begin doing light treadmill and/or stationary bike exercises, but avoid exercises that include lifting of heavy weights. You can begin lifting light weights by the 3rd week.
Answer: Flaring nostrils after rhinoplasty is ok
Assuming you did not have any incisions on the sides of your nostrils ( to reduce the width of the nostril base) then such normal movement of the nose is fine.
Its normal for the nose to get a little wider when your smile. This is because the cheeks pull back on the tip and nostrils. If the tip does not have adequate support, it cannot resist this pull and the nose widens significantly. If it is strong, you will notice limited widening.
A dropped tip happens because the nose surgeon did not allow for the drop and set the tip to the nose's profile, including the bridge. But highly experienced nasal surgeons know the nose tip will undergo some downward contraction because their incisions tend to contract while healing.
Taping can be effective to subside the swelling and shrink the skin down. It doesn't, however, affect the shape and form of the nose.