Bloody, fleshy lump in nostril after rhinoplasty. Is this normal? (Photo)

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I am 18 days post rhinoplasty and have a fleshy lump inside one of my nostrils where my internal dissolvable stitches are. It is not causing any blood to come out of my nostril but looks to be bloody and is quite painful / uncomfortable and feels like it is obstructing the air flow in the nostril. Should I be concerned or is this normal and will resolve itself? Thanks in advance

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 3 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jeremy B. White, MD · Answer

Become concerned if there is white pus or the skin gets red and hot. Those are signs of infection. It is possible that there is some bloody drainage and crusting from the nasal incisions, which is not too uncommon. It is always best to call and check with your surgeon if you have any concerns.

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