So, right after the surgery I experienced quite a lot of bleeding, and I was told to expect that. Nevertheless, 6 days after the surgery, long after the bleeding originally stopped two days afterwords, the blood resurfaced. My bathroom looked like the elevator from the shining. Are these possible answers? I don't think I was blowing my nose, just exhaling through my nostrils, not pinching the nose, and I was laughing hysterically by accident earlier.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Early bleeding after rhinoplasty... How long is too long?
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likely are non-absorbable sutures and should have been removed along with your
other sutures. The blue coloring is to make them more visible so the surgeon
knows to remove them, but depending on the size of the sutures, they can be
easy to miss. You should return to your surgeon as soon as...
Thank you for this question. It is very possible to enhance your nose
and create an aesthetically balanced nose for your face through a rhinoplasty including
structural cartilage grafting and suture techniques. This may involve using
cartilage from your septum and/or ear to build up your nose. I...
Dear Jackiekoi, At eight weeks post surgery you still have swelling and typically the last swelling to dissipate is in this tip area. Give yourself some time to heal and see your surgeon for follow up care to help walk you through the various stages of rhinoplasty recovery. Best regards, Michael...
