Is it normal to have a loss of sense of smell and taste after surgery?

Due to swelling a lot of patients experience loss of smell after a rhinoplasty. This will return but may take a number of weeks.

Dear ngs05, It is very common to have a decreased or temporary loss of sense of smell and taste after nasal surgery. This is mainly due to the swelling, and should improve over time. If it continues to concern you,  you should return to your operating surgeon for an in person exam. Hope this helps!

After septorhinoplasty there is a significant amount of swelling of the nasal membranes resulting in congestion and temporary loss of smell and taste.  If you have any nasal packing or splints, that can make it worse.  It should resolve when the swelling diminishes.  Best wishes.

It is normal to have a good amount of swelling after a rhinoplasty, both externally and internally.  It is this swelling that is leading to a decreased ability to smell.  As smell ability goes, so does taste.  Both should return in the next few weeks.

Thank you for question.It is not unusual to come across a patient who complains of a loss of the ability to smell. This usually settles within a few weeks .Kind regards,Ivo