Smell from the nose 1 year after rhinoplasty. Is there a cure?

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My surgeon has prepared me before the operation that there are numerous complaints after nasal surgery about bad smell coming from the nose and he said the reason is unknown. I am experiencing it now and it's unpleasant. Is there a cure to it?

William D. Losquadro, MD · Answer

A foul smell coming from the nose after rhinoplasty could be a sign of a sinus or, worse, and intranasal infection. This should be evaluated as soon as possible. In the absence of an infection, there is no reason any type of smell should be coming from the nose.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

This is very rare at 1 year post op.  Contact your Plastic Surgeon for an internal exam to deteremine the cause.  Best wishes!

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