Can Chronic Sinus Headaches Without Congestion Be a Symptom of an Infected Implant?

asked 1 year ago by 3821anon
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: congestion, headache, implant, infection, sinus

I had a functional rhinoplasty in May to repair a deviated septum and for the last month, I've had chronic headaches that nothing will relieve. I've had no sinus congestion, but I have had a couple of nose bleeds on the affected side and a tiny "zit" that appeared at the bottom of that nare in the last couple of days.

5 answers to Can Chronic Sinus Headaches Without Congestion Be a Symptom of an Infected Implant?

Sinus Headaches after Nasal Surgery

You mention an implant, but don't tell us where it was placed. It is not normal to have constant pain months after surgery - you need an evaluation by your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Sinus headaches after rhinoplasty. Question of infected implant?

It is heard to tell what is going on by your description. You had a funtional rhinoplasty, (for airflow obstruction I assume). You then cloud the picture with implant. Was the implant silicone sheet to build up dorsum? A cartilage strut for support in you nose? The headaches are a different matter. They can be caused by a few different things. See your surgeon right away. Let him take a look and see what is going on.... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Headaches and Nose Bleeds a month after Nose Surgery

Regarding: "Can Chronic Sinus Headaches Without Congestion Be a Symptom of an Infected Implant? I had a functional rhinoplasty in May to repair a deviated septum and for the last month, I've had chronic headaches that nothing will relieve. I've had no sinus congestion, but I have had a couple of nose bleeds on the affected side and a tiny "zit" that appeared at the bottom of that nare in the last couple of days." It is unclear to me what implant are you... more