Can an implant become infected almost two years post op? (Photos)

August 16, 2025
Asked By:Honest529771

Context for my concerns: had a rhinoplasty in Vietnam, Dec 2023. Used surgiform for nose bridge and own ear cartilage for nose tip. I was quite happy with the result from 6M to 1Y. After 1Y mark when most of swelling went down I noticed more predominant swelling on my right middle nose bridge, tender to touch but disappeared after few months (brushed it off for uneven swelling). After this I had looked inside my nose and noticed a ?polyp which would bleed when cleaned and would cause a lot of boogers. I went to my GP which recc me to use mupurocin for two weeks. This did not help much. Over the past 6 months I have noticed my nose is less defined, becoming bolbous and swollen on sides, not painful or red. Past two weeks I have had two pimples on my nose bridge which are going down now (unsure if related). Today I woke up and cleaned the nostril to clear congestion, pus started to spill from this ?polyp area. I have a GP appt booked & ENT appt for next month. I can’t contact my plastic surgeon to discuss and am worried about what this may be, ?infected sinus, ?infected implant, ?why now. I’ve been struggling with low self esteem and anxiety about my appearance, pls if any professionals can provide insight on my situation and what the best steps to take are.

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