I had a closed rhinoplasty 6 days ago and blood is still trickling out of my right nostril. There is a stent in my right nostril. The bleeding is not excessive but it is definitely fresh blood (not oozing or dry blood). Should I be concerned?
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Hi Ivizcaino23! Yes it is completely normal to see redness around your stitches. It is your body's reaction of healing and will fade with time. However, you could also be experiencing a possibly infection. If you are still concerned, please follow up with your surgeon. I wish you the best of luck!
Every surgeon has different preferences for post op procedure. I recommend you contact your surgeon for specific instruction. It may be okay to travel the following day, however, your surgeon may instead prefer you to stay closer to home that soon after surgery.
