I Started Getting Pain Behind my Eyes a Week After Rhinoplasty...normal? for How Long?

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I started getting pain behind my eyes a week after rhinoplasty...normal? for how long?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending on how much internal work was done at the time of your rhinoplasty (was it primarily cosmetic, reconstructive/breathing, or both?) this likely represent mucosal swelling that has blocked one or more openings to your sinuses. Typically this would be on one side or another, but it could be both.

	Do NOT self-treat; go see your surgeon. You may need a decongestant, antibiotic, and/or steroid/anti-inflammatory medication. Let your surgeon make this recommendation. If you have a fever, see your surgeon ASAP! Do NOT blow your nose!

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Mikem,

	Pain behind your eyes one week following rhinoplasty is not normal.   Contact your surgeon asap for evaluation.  I wish you well.

	Dr. P

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD, FACS · Answer

New eye pain is not usual 1 wk after rhinoplasty.  Your pain should be getting better, not worse and usually most discomfort is resolved by the first week.  I would recommend going back to your surgeon for evaulation

	Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

Michel Siegel, MD · Answer

Contact your surgeon ASAP.

	This is not one of the usual complains that patients have after rhinoplasty, especially if it started 1 week after surgery.

	Dr Siegel

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD · Answer

While it may just be due to fluid building up in the sinuses, I would recommend going to see your surgeon as soon as you can for an examination.

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