Some patients also get some pain in their front teeth. This is because there is a nerve that runs from your nose to your front teeth that can get bruised during the procedure.
Following septoplasty, you can expect mild to moderate discomfort. Many people compare the feeling to a sinus infection — with some pain and pressure around the eyes, across the forehead and across the cheeks and upper teeth. These side effects are normal and generally fade within a few days.
Your nose should return to normal 4-6 months after surgery. You may also find that your upper lip and upper front teeth feel numb. This is due to a numbing of the nerves in the floor of your nose. This numbness is rarely permanent, and usually takes several weeks to resolve.
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.
It is common to have jaw pain or ear symptoms such as pain, pressure, or fullness. This should improve within 1-2 weeks following surgery.
A: Yes, it is very normal for your gums, tongue, and teeth to feel sensitive. You may even have no sensation of your gums at all. This is normal due to the nerves that Dr. Dugar cut in your nose being connected to your mouth area.
Swelling and Bruising.
Tissue injury, whether accidental or intentional (e.g. surgery), is followed by localized swelling. After surgery, swelling increases progressively, reaching its peak by the third day. It is generally worse when you first arise in the morning and decreases throughout the day.
AFTER SURGERY
As the local anesthetic wears off, there may be a burning sensation in your nose. It is not uncommon for the roof of your mouth or your upper teeth to feel sore following surgery. This may last for two weeks.
You should avoid any sexual activities for two weeks after rhinoplasty because having sex release a large amount of adrenaline, which may cause nasal swelling and bleeding that may alter your surgical results. In addition to that, doctors recommend avoiding pursing the lips such as in kissing.
Rhinoplasty Recovery Rule #4: No Kissing!
One small accidental bump to the sensitive surgical area could break the nose before it heals – and cause the need for a second revision surgery. So keeping people away from your lips is important.
Nasal irrigation can be used starting one week after the surgery, and some doctors will encourage the use of saline rinses to keep the area hygienic. A saline rinse uses a clean bulb that can be squeezed, which sends a low-pressure stream of water through one nostril while the water exits through the other.
➢ MAKE-UP: Please do not wear moisturizers, creams, lotions, deodorant, make-up, or perfume.
The tip of your nose will feel numb as nerves to sensation have to be cut. The sensation to this area usually returns after about 3 months as the nerves regrow but some people may still have an area of numbness over the nasal tip.
Nearby Teeth
Teeth near the surgical site may ache for some time afterwards. This is temporary, and is known as “sympathetic pain”. Similarly, adjacent teeth may feel slightly loose after surgery; this is a result of normal swelling around the teeth.
Mouth tenderness is common after dental procedures because your mouth has soft tissues that can become agitated as a result of drilling and receiving needles for anesthesia. However, this discomfort should fade within a couple of days, and it definitely should not get worse.
The swelling that can develop in this area often times leads to the feeling of having a stiff upper lip where your natural smile is hindered. I recommend you not trying to 'overcome' this feeling as it is completely normal.
What to Do if You Accidentally Bump Your Nose. If you've accidentally bumped your nose after recently undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure, you should immediately apply a cold compress to help to reduce any swelling.
You'll need to sleep in an elevated position for at least one week, however, it's generally recommended that you wait around 10-14 days before returning to your regular sleeping positions.
Hard Foods
Hard to chew, sticky, and crunchy foods are on top of the list of foods to avoid after Rhinoplasty. It can contribute to your swelling, cause discomfort or even pain, and add to Rhinoplasty recovery 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.
Do not brush your teeth for two weeks following rhinoplasty. If your nose is running, gently dab it with a tissue. Brush your teeth carefully. Because your upper lip is connected to your nose, you'll move your nose if you brush too aggressively.
The simple answer is no, laughing or smiling is not likely to ruin your rhinoplasty if you do it in moderation. However, if you laugh or smile too hard, it can put unnecessary strain on your incisions and cause them to open up. It's important to be mindful of this and take it easy for the first few weeks after surgery.
Research has shown pain after surgery is worst on day 3, echoing Torah, when angels visited Abraham 3 days after circumcision. My daughter had all four wisdom teeth extracted at age 21. The dental surgeon said the pain and swelling would be the strongest on the third day.
There may be a significant correlation between worst pain at 48 hours and return to normal activity within seven days. There may be a risk that patients can not return to normal activities within seven days because of worst pain experience at 48 hours after day surgery.