I Am 6 Months Post Revision Rhinoplasty and I Feel a Constant Cold/Tingling Sensation in my Tip?

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I am 6 months post revision rhinoplasty and I feel a constant cold /tingeling sensation in my tip. What can this be ? It started at the 5.5 post op mark.I do have some tip grafts .

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It is not abnormal to still feel some numbness/tingling 6 months after a rhinoplasty. In general, rhinoplasty may lead to the following side effects:

	1) Swelling
	2) Bruising
	3) Numbness/tingling
	4) A "wooden" feeling

	Tip grafts may contribute to sensations in the nose. I would recommend a follow up with your surgeon, as they will be able to ensure you are healing properly. Thank you and good luck!

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

In general, almost all noses are numb right after a rhinoplasty. In most cases its the tip that is numb, but this numbness can extend down to the upper lip, and in rare cases some of the teeth. There are nerves that are cut and stretched during a rhinoplasty, and it takes a long time for those nerves to start working again. This is true of an open as well as closed rhinoplasty, although it tends to be more extensive in open rhinoplasty. This could also be more extensive if a septoplasty is performed at the same time. This, along with the swelling, gives you a stiff, plastic type feel, and can give you an odd smile.  However, the nerves will start working and again, and your nose stiffness will go away with time. As the nerves grow back, you may feel some tingling, itchiness and on occasion pain.  This takes in most cases months, but can take years in rare cases. Extremely rarely, the numbness is permanent, although I have never seen such as case.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

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