A day after surgery my nose became blocked and it was very uncomfortable. Blood stopped rushing out my nose instead a white fluid mixed with blood started dripping the next day which i can honestly say is not pleasant having to use a tissue every minute. At the same time mucus covered with blood would pour out occasionally. I checked my nose with a torch and i can say that my nose is full of the stuff. Please could you tell me if this is normal?
Answer: Discharge after rhinoplasty is usually normal
What you are describing sounds fairly normal after septorhinoplasty. Many surgeons will typically have patients irrigate with nasal saline in order to clean the nose and limit crusting. Check with your surgeon, I am sure he/she will be able to address your concerns.
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What you are describing sounds fairly normal after septorhinoplasty. Many surgeons will typically have patients irrigate with nasal saline in order to clean the nose and limit crusting. Check with your surgeon, I am sure he/she will be able to address your concerns.
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Drainage is not abnormal, but quantity of drainage may be an issue here. If there is a concern, see your surgeon.
Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Drainage is not abnormal, but quantity of drainage may be an issue here. If there is a concern, see your surgeon.
Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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August 26, 2013
Answer: Nasal spray can help discharge after septoplasty.
In my practice patients liberally irrigate the nose after rhinoplasty with saline solution. In addition they are prescribed steroids for intranasal application and can use Afrin PRN.
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Answer: Nasal spray can help discharge after septoplasty.
In my practice patients liberally irrigate the nose after rhinoplasty with saline solution. In addition they are prescribed steroids for intranasal application and can use Afrin PRN.
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July 30, 2015
Answer: Normal Recovery After Septorhinoplasty Considering that you had a pretty major surgery performed one day ago, it is completely normal for you to be experiencing the symptoms you have described. It is not something to be very worried about at the moment. However, if this persists for a couple weeks with no improvement, I would suggest scheduling an in-person follow up with the surgeon who performed your septorhinoplasty. In this way, you can be reassured that your recovery is progressing as planned and can make appropriate changes if necessary.
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July 30, 2015
Answer: Normal Recovery After Septorhinoplasty Considering that you had a pretty major surgery performed one day ago, it is completely normal for you to be experiencing the symptoms you have described. It is not something to be very worried about at the moment. However, if this persists for a couple weeks with no improvement, I would suggest scheduling an in-person follow up with the surgeon who performed your septorhinoplasty. In this way, you can be reassured that your recovery is progressing as planned and can make appropriate changes if necessary.
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Is Having Bloody Mucus and a Pinkish Fluid Dripping from Nose After Septorhinoplasty Normal It is normal to have a small amount of blood-tinged drainage from your nose after surgery. This can last a couple of days and up to a week. As long as it is scant, it is likely normal. It is also normal for your nose to be significantly congested after surgery. This can last weeks but should be much better by your first follow up visit. Your surgeon might have given you nasal saline irrigation recommendations after surgery as this often helps clear much of the mucous and crusting that can build up after surgery. Ultimately, you should ask your surgeon whether or not this is normal. He should be able to reassure you or recommend you go see him before your next scheduled visit. Best of luck!
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Is Having Bloody Mucus and a Pinkish Fluid Dripping from Nose After Septorhinoplasty Normal It is normal to have a small amount of blood-tinged drainage from your nose after surgery. This can last a couple of days and up to a week. As long as it is scant, it is likely normal. It is also normal for your nose to be significantly congested after surgery. This can last weeks but should be much better by your first follow up visit. Your surgeon might have given you nasal saline irrigation recommendations after surgery as this often helps clear much of the mucous and crusting that can build up after surgery. Ultimately, you should ask your surgeon whether or not this is normal. He should be able to reassure you or recommend you go see him before your next scheduled visit. Best of luck!
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