Lump and Smell 2 Months After Rhinoplasty?

Hello, I have had Rhinoplasty two months ago to remove a hump, straighten out the nose, and to slightly reduce the tip. Ever since, I have been experiencing a smell that comes and goes. Also, in the first few weeks yellow liquid was coming out of my nose. When I went for my two or three week check up the doctor noticed something in my nose but he decided not to poke it or pop it. A few weeks ago I noticed a lump inside of my nose. It is flesh colored and soft. Should I be worried?

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Unusual Nasal Discharge And Inner Lump After Rhinoplasty

Dear Yasmink, The "yellow discharge" you had for two weeks after your rhinoplasty was performed is not a common sign. It could pretty much be a result of an infection; adding to that is the unusual intermittent smell you detect and lately the "flesh colored and soft" internal nasal lump. I highly suspect an internal infection but without full and thorough nasal examination and knowing the smallest details of your surgery I cannot be sure of the cause behind what you have... more

Persistent Lump and Smell 2 Months after Rhinoplasty

Yes, you should be worried. I don't know what was done at your operation, for example was an implant placed, but I'd be concerned about an underlying infection. You should see your surgeon for a evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Smell and discharge after rhinoplasty

Having a purulent discharge for a first few weeks after rhinoplasty is not entirely normal. Sometimes, when a turbinate reduction or cauterization is performed with rhinoplasty, it is possible to see some fibrinous material mixed with purulence first 2 weeks or so. I am usually fairly aggressive with debridement of this necrotic tissue and do so during the first postoperative visit on day 6-7. Flesh colored lump inside the nose may be a turbinate remnant, or possibly an... more

Smelly Rhino

I am concerned about your persistent yellow liquid discharge. A nasal infection or an infection of a sinus cavity would need appropriate cultures taken along with directed antibiotic treatment. The smell you describe could be nasal debris or perhaps turbinate tissue. Call your surgeon now and follow-up immediately.