Care after osteotomy·rhinitis treatment·bridge silicone — nine questions covering blood and fluid, stitches, and foreign-body sensation
2024. 4. 30.
Answers to nine care questions after combined osteotomy, rhinitis treatment, and bridge silicone surgery — the possibility of blood and fluid re-collecting, when picking the nose becomes possible, stitch-removal pain and scarring, and when silicone foreign-body sensation eases.
Key points
- Even after pooled blood and fluid are drained from the surgical site, they can collect again — keeping scheduled clinic visits for treatment is recommended.
- Don't pick inside the nose on your own just because a set date has passed — manage it after the operating surgeon confirms wound healing.
- Foreign-body sensation and tightness can occur during recovery, but duration and normality shouldn't be concluded online.
A question about care and precautions after receiving osteotomy, rhinitis treatment, and bridge silicone surgery at once came into the KOWON answer note. The nasal packing was removed 3 days post-op, and when they went to have the splint removed, swelling was severe enough that fluid and blood pooled at the surgical site were drawn out by syringe. As worried as they were, there were nine questions.
01
Can blood and fluid collect again?
There's a probability they collect again. So if a return visit is scheduled, please visit the clinic for treatment without fail. Having it drawn out once doesn't mean it's over.
02
Is the device used for nasal valve reconstruction visible inside the nose?
It's hard to tell just by looking inside the nose.
03
What becomes possible at each point?
| Curious point | Answer |
|---|---|
| Whether I can touch inside the nose directly | Guidance after the operating surgeon confirms wound healing |
| How long the silicone foreign-body sensation lasts | Duration varies by individual — check for worsening or accompanying symptoms |
| Whether I can touch the nose | Follow clinic instructions based on surgical extent and recovery state |
These points are each set for different reasons, so it's hard to bundle them as "everything's fine after a month." What gets checked during recovery can also be seen in the rhinoplasty recovery guide.
04
Does stitch removal hurt, and does it scar?
The pain felt during stitch removal and the degree of scarring differ by location and wound healing. We don't guarantee that almost no scar remains.
05
Is a pulling feeling when smiling or sneezing okay?
Tightness can be felt during recovery, but we don't conclude it's unconditionally normal. If pain worsens or redness, warmth, or skin changes accompany it, inform the clinic.
06
How much should I walk to bring swelling down?
Light walking can help maintain movement during recovery, but more walking doesn't mean more swelling reduction. Move within the range the operating surgeon allows, without dizziness, bleeding, or pain.
07
Summary — the criteria differ at each point
After combined osteotomy, rhinitis treatment, and bridge silicone, points of concern like swelling, pooled blood·fluid, stitches, and foreign-body sensation appear across multiple time points. Each item has a different waiting period, and among them are things that are normal progress and things that must be checked by visiting the clinic.
If judging which side your current state falls on is hard, you can get it checked in a 1:1 video consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions patients ask before a consultation.
If blood and fluid collect even after splint removal, can I just leave it?
Does silicone foreign-body sensation remain permanently?
My nose feels stuffy — must I absolutely not touch inside before one month?
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.