Slight Pain After 3 Months Rhinoplasty

Question

3 months after revision rhinoplasty for mose lengthening and correction of over-exposed nostrils, i occassionally ( once or twice a day) feel a slight pain in my nostril wing. is that ok? the pain is slight.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

Sophie, the sensations you note are quite normal for this type of surgical healing. You will likely experience similar sensations for several more months.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is perfectly normal to have slight pain 3 months after rhinoplasty - with every passing month the pain should get less intense and less frequent

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Mild pain and numbness is not uncommon after a rhinoplasty procedure and may be even more common after a revision procedure. Increasing pain, abnormal swelling or drainage would be more serious concerns.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have occasional discomfort in the nose even a few months after surgery.  If you are very concerned, then you should probably see your surgeon.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

The slight pain 3 months after Rhinoplasty could be typical healing and you should just bring this up the next time you see your Rhinoplasty surgeon.

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There are a great number of tiny nerves in the nose that are affected by surgery. As nerves recovery from surgery and as scar tissues matures and stretches and changes it is very common to have "twinges". These can last up to two years, but should slowly improve. Massage may help. Worsening pain, or pain associated with swelling or other physical change needs to be evaluated by your surgeon.

Slight Pain After 3 Months Rhinoplasty

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