Runny nose after rhinoplasty - Could the surgery have caused this issue?

February 20, 2019
Asked By:newnose2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I am 13 months post rhinoplasty that involved straightening my septum and reducing the size of my nose. I never had any sinus or other nasal issues pre surgery. Since the rhinoplasty I have had a near constant runny nose with discharge that has some blood mixed in. I also have clumps of mucus break free from deep in my nasal area. My surgeon was an ent/facial plastics. I saw another medical ent who thinks I have sinusitis and gave me some sprays that didn't help. Could the surgery have caused this issue?

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February 26, 2021

Answer: Further investigation needed.

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Metin Kerem, MDPlastic Surgeon
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February 26, 2021

Answer: Further investigation needed.

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Metin Kerem, MDPlastic Surgeon
February 21, 2019

Answer: Rhinoplasty

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 21, 2019

Answer: Rhinoplasty

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 20, 2019

Answer: Runny nose after rhinoplasty

February 20, 2019

Answer: Runny nose after rhinoplasty

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February 26, 2021

Answer: 13 Months post Rhinoplasty and Runny Nose

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