I had a rhinoplasty 3 months ago, & in the mean time have had bad a runny nose. I blew my nose today & a piece of bone or cartilage came out w/ some blood as well... is this normal?
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April 4, 2010
Answer: Persistent nasal drainage and spontaneous nasal extrusion
Maxillofacial (jaw) surgery may cause displacement of the nasal septum and asymmetry of the nose. This can be improved/corrected with a septoplasty and rhinoplasty and at the same time the metal plates/screws can be removed. This can be done in an office-based ambulatory surgery...
You need a thorough evaluation.
Here's some possible causes:
1) Autoimmune or vascular disorder:
Crusting/bleeding that is resistant to treatment may indicate conditions that fall under the heading of autoimmune or vasculitis. These conditions generally require a biopsy for diagnosis. It's...
If a rhinoplasty is done properly and carefully, with thought to how it will hold up over time it should last a lifetime. Having said that, there is a lot of change during the first year after the rhinoplasty where the swelling goes down and scar contracture takes over. The first 3-4 years after...
