Hi! So, about a month and a week ago I had an operation (done by a reputable surgeon) on my nose to reduce a hump and shorten the tip a bit. I'm very happy with my results, but an abscess has developed in one nostril and it's only increasing in size -- by this point, I can't even breathe out of the nostril. It's unsightly, painful and worrying me immensely, but my mother doesn't want to take me to the doctor because I'm seeing my surgeon for a checkup in two weeks. What should I do?
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June 22, 2016
Answer: A nasal abscess one month after rhinoplasty should be treated promptly.
Dear Samar0590, It sounds you like are probably fine due to the fact that you have no swelling or bleeding. However it is always best to have an examination to ensure you did not cause any damage to your current results. I would contact your surgeon overseas and he/she has a referral surgeon...
Hi, it might be normal along the wound.
I wouldn't be too worried until you see your surgeon for your post op review.
Keep it clean and phone your nurse/surgeon if you experience pain, temperature or your nose smells bad. Good luck
That is very normal. You were probably told before surgery that the swelling on the nose goes up and down as time goes by until it eventually is all gone which may take about one year. So hang in there and don't look at you nose too much for at least another three months.