10 days post op Rhinoplasty, I'm coughing up blood/ mucus clots. Is this normal?

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I had Rhinoplasty surgery 10 days ago and when I clear my throat and nose I take up quite large blood/mucas clots I wondered if this was normal?

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. This is not normal 10 days post op. Please consult your surgeon as soon as possible.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Julian W. Dixon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your questions. Certainly I would agree that you should contact your surgeon and be evaluated. In my experience you may be having some slow intermittent bleeding from one of the many structures inside the nose that is healing, Rarely the septum but more frequently the turbinates may remain kind of raw, scabby and occasionally bleed even 10 days after a nasal surgery( in a small percentage of patients). Additionally some patients do still experience some post nasal drip symptoms in terms of clots and mucous, even at 10 days. A nasal endoscopy would be one way to find out what is going on,and can even allow for your surgeon to address the problem at the same time.  Hope this helps

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

Thanks for the question.  This is not normal ten days after the surgery.  I would call your Plastic Surgeon ASAP and have an examination to evaluate this condition.Good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

No, this is not normal.  You need to contact your Plastic Surgeon as soon as possible.  Best wishes!

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