Is bleeding from your nose 18 hours after a rhinoplasty surgery normal?

Thank you for your question. There is a possibility to develop a nosebleed after Rhinoplasty surgery, which brings more urgency to preventing your blood pressure from increasing and increasing the possibility of developing a nosebleed. You should utilize ice packs and washcloths soaked in water during the first 2 days after surgery, although, you should always follow your surgeon's advice as closely as possible. Always consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,

Hello. It is totally normal to bleed from a nose up to 1 week after a rhinoplasty. Please take your concerns to your surgeon as he/she is the best person to deal with these issues. Good luck.

Hi, and thank you for this question. As other specialists have already said, some oozing that includes blood is expected during the first several days after a rhinoplasty procedure. The volume and nature of the fluid coming from the nose is important to know before saying whether it's "normal" or not. I encourage my patients to contact my office with any questions or concerns about their recovery — and if the bleeding continues or increases in volume, please do the same with yours. Surgeons all have their own postoperative instructions, and patients should rely on those, as well.