Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

2 years since my rhinoplasty and septoplasty, I cannot smell anything. Should I be worried?

kirk67Mar 19, 2022
Hi, I underwent Rhinoplasty & Sepoplasty as one operation in August 2020 and there are a lot of issues that I am facing today since post surgery. Firstly since a week after the procedure I have not been able to smell anything and I thought it was covid related but it has been nearly two years now and has had affected my life so much I don’t know why I haven’t been able to smell anything for this long I’m really worried.

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC profile photo
Dr. Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 179 Reviews
Answered on Apr 5, 2022
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Daniel Barrett, MD

Dear Mariakimlopez, you should be fully healed prior to elective procedure. You will need to get a clearance from your cardiologist. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Masoud Saman, MD

First and foremost, I'd like to share with you the benefits of ultrasonic rhinoplasty, a procedure I have extensive experience with in the field. Ultrasonic rhinoplasty utilizes ultrasonic energy to precisely sculpt the nasal bones, allowing for a more controlled and refined reshaping with...

+9 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC

Thanks for your question. It depends if the numbness has been there since the surgery. If it is new, it may be unlikely to be related to the surgery 3 years ago, though possible. I recommend seeing your rhinoplasty surgeon who can examine you and determine what the cause of this is.

+1 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →