Why is My Nose Red and Broken out 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

asked 3 months ago by NYC921 in New York, NY
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, breakout, causes, red

I had rhinoplasty exactly 2 wks ago. My doc put tape across my nose after removing the splint, which I removed a few days ago. My nose has since become super broken out and I have red splotches across it. It looks like it is red and swollen like crazy. I put on some acne treatment but am worried that this persistent redness will cause broken capillaries & swelling. Should I be applying cold compresses to reduce the redness/swelling? What should I do? I'm scared it'll cause permanent damage

9 answers to Why is My Nose Red and Broken out 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

Red Skin 2 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty

Skin irritation post rhinoplasty is usually secondary to the adhesive on the tape. We have an aesthetician in our office who will evaluate the patient and recommend treatment for each individual. Talk to your surgeon or dermatologist for advice.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Nose is broken out after rhinoplasty

The tape and adhesives can be very irritating to the nasal skin and breakouts are common after the splint is removed. Good cleaning and an astringent will help dry the skin without damage to your result. Sometimes a severe reaction or dermatitis can occur, and your doctor cn adise you as to whether steriod creams will help. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Redness after nasal taping

It is likely that your skin is reacting to being cover with tape for so long. Warm and cold (alternating ) compresses may help as well as careful cleaning. This will not affect your rhinoplasty results and should clear up soon.

William H. Gorman, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.whgormanmd.com

Nose swelling and redness after rhinoplasty in Los Angeles

It is very normal to get redness of the nose and/or skin breakout after surgery. irritation of the nasal skin from tape which is used for nasal implant does often contribute to buildup of oil in the nasal skin and skin breakout. cleaning nasal skin with cleansers is the best treatment.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Nasal inflammation after rhinoplasty

Redness and mild swelling are often related to a reactive dermatitis from tape adhesive. When this is the case treatment with cleansing and hydrocortisone ointment is usually all that is needed. There is a small possibility that the swelling may be due to infection and I would advise a visit with your surgeon to make sure all is well.

Mark Beaty, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Breakout on nose post rhinoplasty tape

You may have a contact dermatitis from the tape or an allergic reaction to adhesive. Adhesive reactions are quite normal and if determined you have an actual adhesive reaction make sure that you list that on all future medical appointments. There are other paper tapes that may be used for you in the future if you do have an adhesive allergie. Contact your surgeon and make an immediate appointment and have him do a proper evaluation. Upon evaluation and diagnosis your physician may want you... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Red nose with skin breakout after rhinoplasty.

Your reaction to the tape (adhesive) placed after your nasal splint was removed sounds like an allergic reaction. This can be mild, and many of my patients have experienced this. Conservative care and careful skin washing usually solves this problem in a few days. However, I have had a few rhinoplasty patients who have had a severe allergic response to adhesive, causing even worse symptoms than your describe. Oral Benadryl (antihistamine available without prescription), careful cleansing... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

You may be allergic to the tape put on your nose after Rhinoplasty Surgery.

A broken out, red splotchy appearance on your nose may just be contact dermatitis from the glue in the nasal tape. You should show this to your surgeon, since you might benefit from topical hydrocortisone cream. Good luck. Dr. Joseph

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

Red nose after Nose Surgery

There could be several reasons why your nose may have a swollen, red appearance, some innocuous and some serious such as an nfection. Since you have a surgeon charged with your care, it would be best if you had yourself checked by him to make sure you are not overlooking a serios problem. Please see your surgeon.