Rhinoplasty cast removal caused nose to bleed slightly. Is this normal?

Hello ashmalc,Thanks for your question.Yes, it is possible for the nose to bleed a little after the removal of the cast.  They certainly can stick down quite aggressively.  As long as the bleeding stopped there should be no problem.  Just continue to communicate with your surgeon about this and any anxieties it might have provoked so you can be properly taken care of.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Thank you for your question!  This is a difficult question to answer without seeing you in person.  I would contact your surgeon and have them examine you in person to assure that no damage was done with the cast removal.  In general, I haven't seen much damage caused by a cast removal; however, with the bleeding you had it would be difficult to say this for sure.  I hope that this helps, and answers your question!-David Gilpin

At 7 days postop, it is not unusual to have some bleeding associated with cast and/or suture removal. However, this should not be persistent. If you find that it is not stopping you should immediately call your rhinoplasty surgeon to find out how best to proceed. It is unlikely that any damage was caused internally from removing the cast but this would be best determined by your surgeon. Best of luck.