It's Been One Month Now Since my Nose Job Has Been Done, and I Can't Yet Smell Not Taste. Is This Normal?

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It's been one month now since my nose job has been done, and i can't yet smell not taste. Is this normal? and how long would it take to be abe to smell again?? Thank You,

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

From time to time patients complain about a decreased sense of smell after rhinoplasty. I've never seen this not resolve although rarely it may take a few months.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear S.

	One month is a short time to make judgment on the post operative (after surgery) appearance of the nose.

	The nose can take up to two years to show the final result.

	Also as the swelling inside the nose is decreased, you would be able to smell better.

	Hope this was helpful.

	Regards,

	Dr Sajjadian

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is quite possible to have a loss of the perception to smell due to nasal obstruction or swelling. It is rare but should get better with time.  If not check with your doctor.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Thank you for the question.  Loss of smell after rhinoplasty is rare for the long term.  Initially this occurs because of nasal obstruction due to swelling but should improve.  You may want to have your plastic surgeon and your primary care doctor evaluate you to make sure that the source of the loss of smell and taste is properly identified.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Dear s78,

	Thank you for your question. This is very rare but should resolve with many months.

	Best wishes,

	Pablo Prichard, MD

It's Been One Month Now Since my Nose Job Has Been Done, and I Can't Yet Smell Not Taste. Is This Normal?

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