I got a Rhinoplasty OP 4 days ago ad I’m starting to notice a pink small ball looking thing in my left nostril. I been cleaning my nostrils with hydrogen peroxide with a cotton swab on both nostrils. I also notice that the side with the pink looking ball leaks a bit more than the other one, the leakage is not mucus but more watery and yellow. What can it be?
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I would recommend starting with a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty surgery to discuss if rhinoplasty can address your concerns.
I would recommend writing down the following questions before scheduling your consultation:
1. Are you ...
SG,
I think there was a failure of your surgeon to manage expectations, otherwise it is too early to tell. A week after a rhinoplasty tips are very swollen which can end up distorting everything from the height and width of the tip to the definition. Do yourself a favor and try not to judge the...
Dear Robyn,
It is still very early days and not uncommon to see a bump after your surgery. This is usually swelling and can often take a few months for it to settle so I would not worry at all at this stage. Best Wishes. Philip Michael