Had a rhino 1.5 months ago. 3 weeks ago, I started develop odd smell from just right nostril. When I rub finger inside tip and smell the clear discharge (not runny, just damp), smells like cheese-like pus. No pain or swelling. Surgeon couldn't find anything wrong. Went for second and third opinions from ENTs, nothing obvious. Got CT scan. Only thing was cloudy sinus cavity on LEFT side (smell is from right nostril), so probably not it. Took Levaquin, still smells. What can this be? Thx for help.
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In agreement with other responders, healing, resolution of swelling, softening of stiff tissues, and return of neuromuscular function after surgery are processes that occur gradually, You understand this intuitively, as you mention that your upper lip lifts more than it did immediately...
I read your concern. Your nose is still in the healing process after nose job surgery, and it's common for your sinuses to fill with some blood during your procedure. It may take a full month for all of the blood in your sinuses to clear. If this persists, follow up with your surgeon for...
If you started out with a droopy under projected tip which pointed down on smiling it's likely your doctor used a strong fixation technique to be certain the tip would not lose its projection and again droop when you smile. These techniques yield great results but will have a tradeoff of a...