Weird Smell In My Nose 6 Weeks Post-Op, Could This Be Infection?

Surgery on the outside or inside of your nose disrupts the normal movement of mucous to the back of your nose and throat.  As a result, mucous takes longer to clear and can dry up causing some individuals to have an odd smell as a result.  Packing left behind in the nose inadvertently can lead to infection which can also smell in which case see your surgeon soon.  Frequent saline use or saline irrigation use can help clear the odor from mucous accumulation.  Most patients with this issue have a clearance of the smell within 2-3 months by which time the normal mucociliary clearance of your nose is back to work. 

This could be a sign of many things and you need to follow up with your surgeon asap for evaluation. 
 

It could be. The only way to find out for sure is to have your surgeon examine you. If in doubt about anything, always consult with your surgeon. Best wishes, Dr. H