5 days after revision rhinoplasty — blood pooled in the glabella and was drawn out twice. Is something wrong?
2024. 12. 23.
If you had syringe drainage twice for glabella blood pooling on day 5 after revision rhinoplasty, is it a problem? Blood pooling happens fairly often and appears more with bleeding tendency; the recovery flow when drainage and antibiotic treatment are done well, plus when to watch out — organized from the director's answers.
Key points
- Glabella blood pooling can occur after rhinoplasty, but if drainage was needed twice, re-pooling and bleeding causes need continued checking at the treating clinic.
- Follow medical staff instructions for drainage and prescribed antibiotics — but that alone can't guarantee absence of re-bleeding or infection.
- Still, if blood keeps pooling and inflammation develops it can become a problem, so faithfully continuing current treatment matters.
"I had rhinoplasty with L-shaped silicone 3 years ago, and 6 days ago had revision to trim the hump and make the nose look shorter. On day 5 I went to have the tape removed — they said there was blood pooling near the glabella and drew blood with a syringe, and the next day they said some remained and drew it again. Is something wrong? Can blood fill up again over time? I'm getting antibiotic injections daily and taking medication."
When unexpected treatment continues right after revision, it's easy to worry whether something went wrong with the result. This article organizes why glabella blood pooling occurs and the recovery flow, based on answers Dr. Hyung-taek Kim of KOWON Plastic Surgery gave to an actual question.
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Why does glabella blood pooling occur, and in whom does it appear more?
Blood pooling symptoms in the glabella after rhinoplasty are something that happens fairly often. It appears more especially in the following cases.
- Cases with a lot of bleeding during surgery
- Cases with bleeding tendency, such as bruising easily
In other words, glabella blood pooling itself doesn't immediately mean surgical failure or an unusual accident. The recovery flow by period can also be seen in the rhinoplasty recovery guide.
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Is drawing blood and getting antibiotics normal treatment?
The treatment the questioner received — drawing out pooled blood with a syringe and continuing antibiotic therapy — falls within the general response flow for blood pooling.
| Situation | Judgment |
|---|---|
| Blood pooling confirmed in the glabella | Treatment drawing out the pooled blood proceeds first |
| Antibiotic therapy continues after drainage | Re-pooling, bleeding, and infection keep getting tracked |
| Blood keeps pooling and inflammation develops | A case that can become a problem — state needs checking at the clinic |
The key is continuously checking the pooled blood's amount and recurrence, plus bleeding and infection signals. Follow prescribed antibiotics and appointment schedules — but antibiotics don't prevent re-bleeding or eliminate infection possibility.
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What if blood keeps pooling anyway?
Having drainage twice doesn't mean repetition is scheduled — but the boundary the answer states is clear: if blood keeps pooling and inflammation develops, it can become a problem.
So what matters at this stage is two things.
- Faithfully continue prescribed treatment — don't skip antibiotic injections and oral medication, and keep the clinic's follow-up schedule.
- Observe changes — if pooling repeats or inflammatory signs appear, have the state checked at the treating clinic.
What gets checked in the post-revision course is organized in the revision guide.
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Summary — pooling is a management issue, not an immediate failure signal
Glabella blood pooling on day 5 after revision doesn't immediately mean a failed result — but if drainage was needed twice, re-pooling, bleeding, and infection need close tracking. Keep prescriptions and appointments, and tell the treating clinic right away if there's sudden swelling, pain, warmth, or fever.
If you're worried about your recovering nose's state, the current appearance can be checked together in a 1:1 video consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions patients ask before a consultation.
If glabella blood pooling occurs, did the surgery go wrong?
Can blood pool again after being drawn?
What can I do right now?
Responses to treatment and recovery progress vary by individual. Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.