I've had 2 rhinoplasty surgeries. First one healed and the cartilage was pronounced on the tip and looked "done" and my nose bled and scabbed. 2nd revision a few years after the first made my nose look natural but I still have a scab that bleeds. I've tried saline sprays, neti pots and Polysporin in the nostril. It's been about 8 years and my nostril scab won't heal and i still bleed, every day. I've seen an ENT years ago and he said it's probably my airway is so large that it dries out and never heals. Any suggestions?
November 24, 2010
Answer: Frequent nose bleeds
There are several potential reasons for why you may be bleeding. This can be an extensive evaluation and may even involve treatment of high blood pressure. Occasionally, it can be easily treated with cauterization and other times it may require ligation of vessels. I think its time you should be evaluated again to search for treatable causes.
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November 24, 2010
Answer: Frequent nose bleeds
There are several potential reasons for why you may be bleeding. This can be an extensive evaluation and may even involve treatment of high blood pressure. Occasionally, it can be easily treated with cauterization and other times it may require ligation of vessels. I think its time you should be evaluated again to search for treatable causes.
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December 30, 2014
Answer: Suggestions for Post-Rhinoplasty Nosebleeds
Yes - mucopirocin (Bactroban®) ointment applied twice a day for a week will usually take care of this.
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December 30, 2014
Answer: Suggestions for Post-Rhinoplasty Nosebleeds
Yes - mucopirocin (Bactroban®) ointment applied twice a day for a week will usually take care of this.
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October 23, 2010
Answer: Bleeding following rhinoplasty
Every time surgery is performed on the nose (whether primary or secondary) your normal tissue may be replaced by scar tissue. Nasal blood vessels may be very close to the mucosal surface causing bleeding. Additionally, if you underwent a turbinate resection, this impairs your nasal ability to humidify air upon inspiration. This may cause mucosal bleeding and scabbing. I would first return to your rhinoplasty surgeon. He/she may be able to advise how to improve this outcome.
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October 23, 2010
Answer: Bleeding following rhinoplasty
Every time surgery is performed on the nose (whether primary or secondary) your normal tissue may be replaced by scar tissue. Nasal blood vessels may be very close to the mucosal surface causing bleeding. Additionally, if you underwent a turbinate resection, this impairs your nasal ability to humidify air upon inspiration. This may cause mucosal bleeding and scabbing. I would first return to your rhinoplasty surgeon. He/she may be able to advise how to improve this outcome.
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