I Had a Nose Bleed After Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty 8 days ago.I had a severe deviation of the septum and an excision/replacement of septum technique was used. I had nasal packing for 3 days.Yesterday during a heated discussion with my family, my nose started bleeding. This lasted for about 10 minutes. Then I spent the night no blood has come out of my nose, and it is not coming out now. However I still feel a sensation of liquid inside my nose,Can the blood still coming out internally? Can a nose bleed compromise final results?

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Rhinoplasty and Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds are a risk of rhinoplasty and any nasal surgery. Patients are always educated and instructed to avoid any strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, or bending over or any straining for up to 2 weeks after surgery. Those activities will tend to raise the blood pressure in the head, leading to bleeding through the healing internal incisions in the nose. As you may realize now, emotional straining has the same effect. If the bleeding occurs and settles down on its own, it should still be... more

Nosebleed After Rhinoplasty

Hello. You are most likely not experiencing internal bleeding. It is very common to have blood clots in the nose 8 days after rhinoplasty. Minor bleeding should not cause problems, but if you are unsure you should see your doctor for an evaluation. Jaime Perez, MD Rhinoplasty Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Nose Bleed After Rhinoplasty

Hello, Based on your description it is obvious that elevating your blood pressure has caused your nasal bleeding during the "heated discussion with the family". It is recommended that you stay as calm and relaxed as possible as you are at 8 days post-op and you are in need to recover as best as you can physically and psychologically since the impact of the procedure is not easy with the changes and the anticipations. Several patients undergo some sort of a stressful situation... more

Post Rhinoplasty Bleeding

By the description of events that took place you may have elevated your blood pressure in the heated discussion causing this reaction.This is a time to heal and if that is not possible around family members then I suggest a friends house for a few days. It is not uncommon to feel like the nose is dripping or bleeding after Rhinoplasty and this sensation will dissipate soon. See your surgeon for a follow up appointment and discuss your concerns. This incident should not compromise your result... more