Is loss of smell common post Rhinoplasty?

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Is loss of smell common post surgery? How long after surgery can one expect to get this back?

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Temporary loss of smell is a common concern for patients after Rhinoplasty surgery. Your nose will be swollen inside and swelling along with scabs will cause you to lose your sense of smell temporarily. This is not permanent. Your doctor may prescribe you a nasal spray that will clear the airways and keep your breathing comfortable. Sense of smell should come back 3 to 6 weeks after the surgery. Best of luck to you.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.There is no loss of smell after surgery.It would be more appropriate to talk to your doctor.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @sweet_lavendar! Temporary loss of smell is a common concern for patients after a rhinoplasty. Temporary loss of smell is due to internal swelling. This should resolve in about a month.

Zachary Farhood, MD · Answer

Any nasal surgery has the chance to impact olfaction (smell) postoperatively. Most often this is related to swelling and should resolve over a month. It is unlikely for smell to be permanently lost after rhinoplasty unless other procedures were performed with it such as endoscopic sinus surgery.

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