Painful area on one side of nose at 7 months post op - can this be a complication caused by my rhinoplasty? (photos)

Question

I have been experiencing a very odd painful (to touch) area on the right side of my nose ever since cast removal. This area has always been very tender, however has gotten better through the months and seems at a standstill now.My other side of my nose feels very solid, no pain, however the side and area circled seems almost slightly more squishy and painful when I press it. I love my nose aesthetically, and have no other problems. But I’m wondering if this is a complication?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Pain is a possible complication of rhinoplasty, however, after 25 years of performing this operation, we have not met one patient that has had chronic pain after 12 months. Thank you for your question and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. At seven months it can be normal to still feel pain with palpation. But only very minor pain. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question Yes, it may be a complication, but for a more accurate evaluation, it would be better to be examined by your surgeon immediately.
Best Regards!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I don’t see any clear evidence of postoperative complications.
Different sensations should be expected after having surgery.
A lot of this is dependent on exactly what was done during the procedure.
I suggest you follow up with your provider.
Your post reminds me of an old joke.
A patient walks into the doctors office and says “it hurts when I press here”.
The doctor response “don’t press there”.
I think if there was anything serious going on, you would know by now.
Getting used to the changes after surgery can take some time.
Eventually almost everybody gets accustomed to the changes.
If things were getting worse, then we would be concerned that there is a problem.
When things are getting better, they speak for themselves.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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