Get answers for your health queries from top Doctors for FREE!

100% Privacy Protection

100% Privacy Protection

We maintain your privacy and data confidentiality.

Verified Doctors

Verified Doctors

All Doctors go through a stringent verification process.

Quick Response

Quick Response

All Doctors go through a stringent verification process.

Reduce Clinic Visits

Reduce Clinic Visits

Save your time and money from the hassle of visits.

Male | 47

when can i smile after rhinoplasty?

When can i smile after rhinoplasty?

S

Samruddhi Bhartiya

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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.

  1. When extensive work is done, the muscles responsible for holding the upper lip become temporarily weakened. However, in this event, the lip and smile will return to normal once the swelling is gone.
  2. At times, materials are placed between the nostrils during surgery to support the tip of your nose, generally a cartilage graft. In rare cases, the graft may slip towards the lip, altering your smile. However, this is rare and can be easily fixed with a minor touch-up.
  3. In some surgeries, the muscle fibers between the nose and the upper lip are separated to allow the nose tip to heal without being pulled. Patients may find that their upper lip does not rise properly in such cases. However, over the weeks following surgery, the muscle fibers should grow together, allowing the smile to return to normal.
  4. Apart from the reasons discussed above, there are other causes too!

Disclaimer:

  1. If your smile doesn't return to normal for up to a year following rhinoplasty, it should be re-evaluated by the surgeon in order to determine and repair the underlying issue.
  2. It is advised to limit excessive facial animations (such as yawning, smiling, etc), particularly in the first few weeks following your procedure. There are also sutures inside the nose to hold everything in place. Extreme facial movements can impact these sutures, causing them to bleed.

 

Reach out to renowned surgeons in India or Turkey, or give us a call to know more!

57 people found this helpful

Answered on 23rd May '24

After a rhinoplasty surgery, patients are advised to avoid any excessive movement of the face, including smiling, for at least 2 weeks. This is to ensure that the nasal bones and cartilage have time to heal properly without any complications. However, it is important to follow the specific aftercare instructions provided by your surgeon.

98 people found this helpful

Dr. Ashish Khare

Hair Transplant Surgeon

Answered on 23rd May '24

Typically, after rhinoplasty you can begin to smile a bit gently in several days but the first steps should be very careful and soft. Swelling and healing tissues may be a reason for stiffness and discomfort while smiling in the first week or two. When swelling subsides and recovery advances, smiling will be easier to do. It is important to stick to your surgeon’s tailored recommendations since recovery also might differ from person to person and depending on how intensively the surgery was. It is usually the case that soon after several weeks normal facial expressions; even smiling becomes easier and more comfortable.

50 people found this helpful

Questions & Answers on "Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery" (223)

Baldness level 2 how much price to transplant hair

Male | 26

For a baldness level 2, where hair loss is relatively mild, the number of grafts needed may be lower compared to more advanced stages of baldness. Generally the cost is determined by the number of hair grafts required to cover the affected area.
You can go through our blog - Hair Transplant Surgery Cost in India

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Vinod Vij

Dr. Vinod Vij

My question is how many cost of plastic surgery

Female | 18

The cost of plastic surgery depends on multiple factors like the type of plastic surgery procedure, hospital or clinic, facilities provided and the experience of your surgeon. Pls consult a plastic surgeon near you

Answered on 9th June '24

Dr. Jagadish Appaka

Dr. Jagadish Appaka

Im 5 feet 7 inch tall and i want to gain at least 4 inchs is it possible

Male | 25

Gaining 4 inches in height after reaching adulthood is highly unlikely and practically impossible through natural means.. While there are surgical procedures like Limb lengthening that can increase height artificially, they are highly invasive, expensive, and carry significant risks, making them an unsuitable option for most people. Moreover, 4 inches of heught increase cannot be gauranteed.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Tummy tuck drain isn't draining?

Male | 47

it's time to get it removed

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Lalit Agrawal

Dr. Lalit Agrawal

When can i shower after breast augmentation surgery?

Female | 45

depending on individual cases generally you can go back to all your daily activities by 2nd week of surgery

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

When can i drive after breast reduction?

Male | 56

You can resume all your routine activities in 3-4 weeks

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

When can i sleep on my back after bbl?

Female | 43

After a BBL, you should not sleep face down on your back for several weeks in order to avoid pressure on the newly transplanted fat. Surgeons usually advise to sleep on your side or use a donut pillow, which minimizes the pressure against buttocks during early recovery. Follow your surgeon’s specific post-operative instructions and individual recovery progress. It is important to follow your surgeon’s advice in order for you to get the desired result with minimal risks of complications.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Harikiran Chekuri

Dr. Harikiran Chekuri

What is erbium laser?

Female | 34

it is an ablative laser that works well for rejuvenation pores texture improvements and scars 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Nivedita Dadu

Dr. Nivedita Dadu

When can i wear a push up bra after implants?

Female | 44

Wearing a push-up bra after breast implant surgery will vary depending on individual healing and your surgeon’s recommendation. Surgeons usually advise wearing a surgical or sports bra for support in the early stages of recovery. After some time as your healing goes on, the surgeon will indicate that it’s safe for you to use bras with underwire or further padding like push-up fibers. It is imperative to follow your surgeon’s postoperative instructions in order for proper healing and best results. It is recommended to ask your surgeon individually about when it’s safe for you to incorporate push up bras into postoperative care.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Harikiran Chekuri

Dr. Harikiran Chekuri

Signs of infection after blepharoplasty?

Female | 43

After blepharoplasty excess discharge, non resolving redness could be signs of infection 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Dr. Raajshri Gupta

Related Blogs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery?

What are the costs associated with plastic surgery procedures in India?

How much fat can be removed with liposuction?

Does liposuction hurt?

Why is my stomach not flat after lipo?

What are side effects of liposuction?

Is lipo permanent?

What is mega liposuction?

Consult

Cost Of Related Treatments In Country

Top Different Category Hospitals In Country

Top Doctors In Country By Specialty

  1. Home /
  2. Questions /
  3. When can i smile after rhinoplasty?