I had rhino a year ago.Since then I have had at least 3 nose infections every 3-4 months.My nose becomes red/swollen/itchy.It goes away after taking sulpha based antibiotic/Mupirocin ointment.I spoke to my surgeon and he said that there are no implants/permanent sutures.I have great trust in his skills and abilities.Could it be Strep/MRSA/ingrown hair/suture that didn't dissolve/open wound that didn't heal completely?My surgeon recommended we reopen the nose and clean out scar tissue. Help!
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February 25, 2014
Answer: Recurring Nasal Infection Post Rhinoplasty
Sounds like you are on track. It will take months for the swelling to resolve. Check with your PS but most suregons use dissolvable sutures on the inside and that's possibly what you are feeling/seeing. They should be starting to fall out about now. Best, Dr K
Thank you for your post. It is possible that you had a straight nose as a child and a crooked nose as an adult due to the growth of your nasal bones and septum, which may have bent as they grew. The good news is that this is something that we can address with a septoplasty and rhinoplasty...
I read your concerns and reviewed your photos which are limited for evaluation.
You appear to have a wide nose, as you describe, but your oblique photos appear to show a bump which is not typical with a "flat" nose. Your thick skin may or may not be limiting, and an in-person consultation...
