Is it normal to have pain 2 months after Rhinoplasty?

Question

Two months ago I had a rhinoplasty in which a nose implant was inserted. The implant gave my nose an unpleasant appearance while inhibiting my breathing from the left nostril. A week after the first surgery the implant was removed through my right nostril. Now two months later I am experiencing pain in my nostril (a bitting sensation) accompanied with frequent sneezing and excess discharge from only my left nostril . Is this normal or could there possibly be an infection?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 2 months after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not unusual to experience swelling for weeks to months following surgery, but it is very uncommon to experience pain.  Please follow up with your surgeon as soon as possible to rule out infection.

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