Is It Normal to Have a Funny Smell in Your Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Sometimes one can have a funny smell after rhinoplasty, it may be due to a residual suture inside the nose and it usually subsides over a period of a week to 10 days.

Hi,

You should only have a funny smell in your nose after rhinoplasty if you are smelling clowns...just a really bad attempt at some humor here on RealSelf.  You should see your rhinoplasty surgery to make sure that you do not have an infection, and have your nose cleaned.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

You should see your surgeon as soon as possible to evaluate the bad smell in your nose. If your surgeon used nasal packing after your surgery, have him ensure there isn't any packing remaining in your nose: this could cause a foul aroma and discharge and infection.

You may also have a post-operative sinus infection. If your surgeon isn't helpful, consult a board-certified ENT specialist.

All the best from NJ.