Revision rhinoplasty post op 7 months. Why is the nose leaking blood and fluid? (Photo)

May 18, 2023
Asked By:calian68 in England, United Kingdom

Updated: My nose has cartilage protruding and is very red and scarred dent between nostrils at tip of nose 7 months post op. Had revision rhinoplasty 7 months ago as my nose collapsed after using ear cartilage,this time my own rib was used and i also had a silicone septal button fitted,my nose has leaked blood and sometimes clear fluid from just under the tip where it looks like a suture has been as its a tiny hole,this has bern ongoing past 4 months cartilage is clearly visible through my skin and my whole nose is red and scarred seen consultant advisef its still healing im so depressed it looks bad pics attached. Very congested have to clean my nose at least 10 times per day.

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November 12, 2024

Answer: Runny nose after rhinoplasty is more common than you think.

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Answer: Runny nose after rhinoplasty is more common than you think.

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May 25, 2023

Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty

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May 25, 2023

Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty

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May 21, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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