Symptoms After Closed Rhinoplasty
October 19, 2009 · Posted in Primary rhinoplasty
I had a closed rhinoplasty 4 days ago and since then my nose has been completely numb how long should i expect this to last? Also when i smile i look completeley different as my top lip now covers my upper teeth where as before i had a nice smile showing all my teeth, is this due to the numbness and will this return to normal within time? Please help! anxious.
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This is completely normal! Your smile should recover within 2-4 weeks (4 weeks tops!). We’ve all been there, so don’t worry! If you find you’re still numb after a month, check with your doctor. But, there are nerves that are severed during the surgery and it takes a little while for the connections to regenerate, from what I’ve been told by my own PS. Rarely, a huge columella strut also pushes down the upper lip–that can be reversed by trimming the graft. However, in a primary and a closed rhinoplasty, I highly doubt that a graft is causing this issue. Just be a little more patient and see if your smile recovers. I hope this helps!