Is it normal to have a wierd odor from your nose after rhinoplasty? 3 months post op.

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The rhinoplasty was performed 3 months ago. There is no puss or any discharge. I feel like it’s really out of one nostril.

William Numa, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is not uncommon for patients to experience odor after rhinoplasty surgery and daily saline nasal irrigation will help the smell dissipate more quickly. Make sure to attend your routine post-operative appointments with your surgeon so that he/she may be able to address any questions or concerns you may have.  Good luck!

Paul E. Goco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is not uncommon to have a foul odor especially  if you had a septoplasty and turbinate work done also. Start nasal irrigations and saline throughout the day. If not improved, please see your surgeon. You may need oral and topical antibiotics.  Good luck.

Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS · Answer

You should see your surgeon for an evaluation. A malodorous odor can be a sign of an infection even in the absence of purulent drainage. An intranasal examination is critical and if your surgeon does not perform a nasal endoscopy, you should see an ENT for an evaluation. Best wishes!

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

After rhinoplasty the interior of your nose is traumatized.  If turbinate work was done then there is a loss of normal mucous membrane.  It is not unusual for there to be an odor for a while.  Regular use of saline nose washes should help.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

See your surgeon to see if he used an artificial scab while doing your Rhinoplasty.  If so, it should already be gone.  Sometimes, patients will notice an odor from that.

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