Is it normal to have bruising on the bridge of the nose post revision rhinoplasty with grafts? (photo)

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I'm 6 days post op revision rhinoplasty. I have a bruised area on the bridge of my nose which is red/purple. It looks different from the bruising under my eyes which is fading. My doctor said it could be irritation from the tape. I can tell it's bruising below the skin because of the dark purplish discoloration. I've never seen bruises on the bridge post op. I had cartilage spreader grafts inserted during the revision. Is bruising on the bridge of the nose an indication of something wrong?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Hope4Nose,You can have bruising on the dorsum after revision rhinoplasty with graftsThe skin is thinner there so the bruising might look different than under the eyesIt will fade over the next few daysBest,Dr Nima

Andres Gantous, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

This ic completely normal, don't worry. It should improve on its own over the ensuing weeks.The skin over the nasal bridge tends to get more bruised when it is elevated surgically after having had surgery there in the past. Nothing appears to be wrong, be patient.

Is it normal to have bruising on the bridge of the nose post revision rhinoplasty with grafts? (photo)

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