Small Meaty Fleshy Blob Came out of Nose in Blood and Mucas After Surgery?

Question

I didnt cough it up nor blow it out, more reversed blew (snorted i guess) mixed in with the blood and mucas was a rubbery, flesh colored little ball....is that normal? I had a septoplasty, rhinoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery 3 weeks ago.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I read your concern. Your nose is still in the healing process after nose job surgery, and it's common for your sinuses to fill with some blood during your procedure. It may take a full month for all of the blood in your sinuses to clear. If this persists, follow up with your surgeon for evaluation.

	I hope this is helpful for you.

	Regards from NJ.

Shepherd G. Pryor, MD · Answer

Completely normal!  It is very common for blood, blood clots and mucous to be mildly retained in the nose after rhinoplasty or septoplasty.  In addition, turbinate reduction creates significant mucosal swelling and the normal drainage pattern of your nose will be altered for a short period.  Expect this issue to resolve within 7 days completely but you may continue to experience some mild postnasal drainage or internal congestion for 3-4 weeks during the early healing phase.  You can try a simple saline rinsing technique to help ( I suggest Neil - Med sinus rinse to patient's ... CVS, Walgreen's etc) and sometimes even a short term nasal spray will help.  Good luck!  Dr. Shep

William A. Wallace, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not uncommon for residual blood and possibly tissue to remain in your nostril after a rhinoplasty, particularly when there is septal work and turbinate work involved. Your nasal mucosa continues to make... mucous and it will mix with blood and tissue particles.

	You doctor probably instructed you not to blow your nose after your surgery, so that collection of tissue most likely had been there since your surgery.

	If you have any concerns about it, do not hesitate to contact your surgeon. He/she will want to know about any questions or concerns you may have.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

This is not common but, small pieces of tissue can inadvertantly be left behind. So what you experience is scarry but probably of no concern.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Wow, better out than in. If surgery was three weeks ago you are well on your way to healing. Ask your surgeon if things are going as expected.
	Best of luck,
	peterejohnsonmd

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