{"id":18074,"date":"2026-09-03T12:52:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ninaplastika.eu\/?p=18074"},"modified":"2026-09-03T13:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:06:14","slug":"tusistused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ninaplastika.eu\/en\/tusistused\/","title":{"rendered":"Possible complications of rhinoplasty: early warning signs and late problems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"<\/a>Rhinoplasty or nose surgery<\/a> Common early side effects include swelling, nasal congestion<\/a> and minor bleeding. Unusually severe or worsening symptoms indicate a complication \u2013 heavy bleeding, fever, pus, increasing pain, rapidly increasing swelling, or discoloration of the tip of the nose require immediate attention.<\/p>\n\n

Early postoperative problems<\/h2>\n\n

Bleeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Light bleeding or bloody discharge is common during the first 48 hours. Keep your head elevated, apply a cold compress to your cheeks, and follow the instructions for using the nasal spray you were given. Heavy bleeding that requires more extensive emergency intervention or hospital observation is rare.<\/p>\n\n

Urgent help is needed if the bleeding is heavy, does not stop within 20\u201330 minutes, or if you experience weakness, dizziness, or nausea.<\/p>\n\n

Infection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Infection after rhinoplasty is rare and most often occurs within the first one to two weeks. Danger signs include increasing swelling, redness, pain, fever, pus, or foul-smelling discharge after initial healing.<\/p>\n\n

Take the prescribed antibiotic and follow the wound care instructions exactly as directed. Do not use someone else's medication or stop taking it unless your doctor has changed it.<\/p>\n\n

Nasal skin blood supply disorder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

This is a rare but serious complication. A purplish, very dark, or sharply pale tip of the nose may indicate reduced blood supply. The risk is higher if the skin of the nose has been extensively thinned, the patient has thicker skin, previous surgery, or nicotine use.<\/p>\n\n

Skin discoloration requires immediate surgical evaluation. Waiting or massaging at home may worsen the condition.<\/p>\n\n

Excessive swelling and nasal congestion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Pronounced swelling can be an individual healing reaction, but sometimes it is associated with increased bleeding, allergies or inflammation. Nasal congestion is very common in the first few weeks due to swelling of the mucous membrane and usually improves gradually.<\/p>\n\n

If previously relieved respiratory obstruction worsens significantly, becomes permanently unilateral, or is accompanied by severe pain and discharge, the cause must be checked.<\/p>\n\n

Late complications and undesirable aesthetic result<\/h2>\n\n

Late problems appear weeks or months later operation<\/a>. Some of these will decrease as the swelling subsides; some may require minor correction or a more extensive revision rhinoplasty.<\/p>\n\n