Rhino revision with Gore-tex, should I be worried about this red bump at the tip? Is it an infection? 6 weeks post. (photo)

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im, so worried about this red bump or pimple beside the tip on the right i dont know what is this ill show it in pictures anyway i had a revision last may 31 2017 and its goretex before it was silicon will i be worried about this red and is it ok to use aloe ver gel as moisturizer in my nose ? but before i encounter this last 3 days that red pimple but it has gone when i use aloe ver gel . will this a sign of infection >? pls help thanks and godbless

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
It is okay to use aloe vera but it is more important to have your surgeon examine you and make sure that it is not related to the implant. All The Best !

Gina Chu, MD · Answer

Thank you your question and including photos. From your photos I would be concerned for a possible infection. Also I recommend using an antibiotic ointment inside your nose like bacitracin instead of the aloe vera gel. It is important that you see your surgeon soon so he/she evaluate your nose and do an intranasal examination as well. They may want to start antibiotics. Best of luck.

Rhino revision with Gore-tex, should I be worried about this red bump at the tip? Is it an infection? 6 weeks post. (photo)

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