A red spot still appear at my nose bridge 3 weeks after rhinoplasty, infection what's the reason? (photo)

Question

After 3 weeks of post rhinoplasty surgery i got infection and my nose got swollen and big, and a red spot was on the bridge of my nose, after visiting my surgeon and got the necessary treatment, as the doctor injected my nose to withdraw the infection inside and antibiotics were taken, after 10 days my nose become normal and the rhinoplasty results began to appear but the red spot still there at the bridge of my nose and do not disappear as i am now 3 months post rhinoplasty.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because it is important that you and your surgeon review this spot and discuss recovery guidelines.
Best wishes,

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If your nasal bridge is just persistently red, without tenderness, it may not be infected. Occasionally prolonged redness may occur on the nasal bridge after rhinoplasty, but this typically clears and may be improved with IPL or other vascular lasers. Consider discussing your concerns with your surgeon or another rhinoplasty specialist. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Edward J. Ricciardelli, MD · Answer

ALthough I do not have all the information about your infection, there is a possibility your surgeon may have used a graft of some type.  In any case, inflammation can last up pto a year or more and redness is a sign inflammation and it should improve over time..  Make sure that your surgeon is aware of your concern.  Good luck!

A red spot still appear at my nose bridge 3 weeks after rhinoplasty, infection what's the reason? (photo)

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