Rhinoplasty can correct many cosmetic issues with the nose and alleviate many medical problems. However, many patients worry that undergoing rhinoplasty surgery will change other factors about their appearance. Patients often ask, “Does rhinoplasty change your smile?”
It’s common for patients who have a nose job to experience a temporary change in their smile. This is due to swelling around the nose affecting the patient’s ability to smile. This is common and goes away within two to four weeks of recovery. There is the possibility that the patient has a “dynamic tip” where other surgical techniques are used to correct this. This technique involves separating the muscle between the nose and the upper lip. This can cause temporary muscle weakness and change one’s smile while healing. The muscle should reconnect during healing, and the patient will regain their full, beautiful smile.
The techniques should not permanently change their smiles as long as patients are in the hands of an experienced cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Sessa. Patients don’t need to worry about permanent changes to their smile when undergoing a Rhinoplasty as long as they are with a knowledgeable cosmetic surgeon.
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