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Is It Normal to Have a Funny Smell in Your Nose After Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by 3675anon in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
Question viewed 1,350 times
Tags: normal, smell

I just had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and there is this funny almost putrid smell coming from my nose is that normal?

4 answers to Is It Normal to Have a Funny Smell in Your Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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Funny Smell in Nose After Rhinoplasty

Hi, You should only have a funny smell in your nose after rhinoplasty if you are smelling clowns...just a really bad attempt at some humor here on RealSelf.  You should see your rhinoplasty surgery to make sure that you do not have an infection, and have your nose cleaned.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The bad smell in your nose after rhinoplasty surgery may be from a sinus infection.

You should see your surgeon as soon as possible to evaluate the bad smell in your nose. If your surgeon used nasal packing after your surgery, have him ensure there isn't any packing remaining in your nose: this could cause a foul aroma and discharge and infection. You may also have a post-operative sinus infection. If your surgeon isn't helpful, consult a board-certified ENT specialist. All the best from NJ.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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Putrid smell in nose is NOT Normal

Regarding: "Is It Normal to Have a Funny Smell in Your Nose After Rhinoplasty? I just had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and there is this funny almost putrid smell coming from my nose is that normal?" It is NOT normal to have a putrid smell in the nose after surgery. Such odor is usually caused by bacterial action on non-living tissue or a retained foreign body. I would strongly urge you to have your nose examined by your surgeon. If you start having fever, chills, runny nose... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Funny smell after nose job surgery (rhinoplasty)

This is something that should be evaluated by your surgeon. The smell may retained packing or is commonly associated with turbinate resection or cauterization.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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