Thank you for your question.Oozing from the nose for up to 3 days is normal. If you have profound bleeding, then you should be speaking to your surgeon.Kind regards
It is important to define what true "bleeding" is after rhinoplasty. Bright red blood that is constantly dripping from your nose is not normal 18 hours after your surgery. If that is the case, call your surgeon and have him/her examine you.Bleeding is different from what I consider "oozing." This is a pink, watery mix of a small amount of blood and nasal secretions that annoying drip intermittently from your nose. This is completely normal after a rhinoplasty and can last 2-3 days, on average. To deal with slow oozing, I recommend keeping a small gauze pad under your nose while at home (tape or a sling around your ears to hold the gauze in place works well). This helps catch the ooze and avoids the need to constantly dab the area. Remember to avoid blowing your nose.If you are not sure whether you have true bleeding or a more common pink, watery ooze from your nose, it is a good idea to call your surgeon and ask. Close follow up is the best thing to address any potential concerns.Best of luck in your recovery.
