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This is not normal as the other doctors have noted. Some oozing which is more watery and not very bloody can happen up to 5-7 days after surgery, but frank bleeding is not normal. I would recommend discussing this with your plastic surgeon.
I will advise my patients to avoid strenuous activity, and not travel for 3 weeks after I perform Rhinoplasty Surgery. This is due to the common problem of epistaxis (nose-bleeding) that may occur anytime within 3 weeks after your surgery date. After 3 weeks, my patients are allowed unlimited physical activity. If the bleeding was heavy, you should visit your surgeon for an examination. I hope this is helpful for you.
Hi Marie,It is not normal to have haeavy nose bleeds 5 to 7 days after rhinoplasty. Best to contact your rhinoplasty surgeon for an exam of your nose. good luck and be well.Dr. P
It is unclear what you mean by heavy bleeding. Usually a mustache dressing is applied that has gauze to catch fluid and blood after surgery. If this is persistent since surgery then you should be seen. Also different surgeons use different methods of packing or internal nasal splints. I personally never pack noses. In any event it should be evaluated.
It is not normal to have heavy nosebleeds 5-7 days after rhinoplasty surgery. See your surgeon for evaluation and treatment. Call his/her office and explain your problem so you are seen very soon.
It is a good idea to try to fix the nose within the first month after the injury because the nose will have memory of wanting to be straight again. If you wait after six months the memory of the bone and cartilage will want to be crooked and you will have a higher incidence of...
Recovery after nasal shaping can vary as to tenderness and bruising, however most patients will return to work by two weeks after. Swelling is down and the nose will appear quite good after just one week, thought the nose may be stiff and sensitive for weeks to come. We allow full exercise after...
Hi Dp, Swelling of the nose 5 weeks after rhinoplasty is not normal, you should contact your rhinoplasty surgeon immediately and be examined to make sure that you don't have an infection. Good luck and be well. Dr. P