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Is Constant Redness and Soreness on the Tip of the Nose Normal 2 Weeks Post Op Rhinoplasty/septoplasty? (photo)

April 11, 2013
Asked By:CharlieK

2 weeks ago I had a rhinopplasty/septoplasty. All went well, expected the swelling, I had the cast and tape removed and my nose was not red until 8 days later during and after my 4 hour flight on the plane. Since then my nose has swelled up way more and I look like rudolf the red nose raindeer. I was wandering if this is normal?

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Answer: Tip redness

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Answer: Redness of nasal tip

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