I'm 10 days post-op internal rhinoplasty with no grafts/impants. There was a blood clot no deeper than the end of a q-tip, so I pulled it out with tweezers. No bleeding (to my knowledge) occurred and it didn't hurt. I can finally breathe from that nostril again, but now I'm really worried!
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Answer: A blood clot from your nose after a rhinoplasty
I do not know how long ago you had your rhinoplasty, but if it is within the first two to three weeks, my first instinct is to rule out a fluid collection or hematoma beneath the skin. I have seen this on a number of occasions over the bridge of the nose and it feels...
Large changes to a nose are theoretically possible. The likely hood of the changes looking good and appropriate depend on the patients tissues and the skill of the surgeon. Not all patients can have the changes they want from an anatomy standpoint alone. Not all surgeons produce the same results...
Washing your nose will not displace grafts or disturb osteotomy sites. The tape adhesive is difficult to remove. You should consult your plastic surgeon who may have a special solution to remove the adhesive.