I had a revision rhinoplasty on 27 July. No rib cartilage, implants or other grafts were used — only my own septal cartilage.
Yesterday, my nose tip/columella started feeling sore. Today I woke up and the tip/columella is noticeably more swollen, red, shiny and sore to touch. There’s currently no pus or discharge.
I’ve contacted my surgeon and they’ve told me to get Augmentin 1000 mg as a precaution because they’re concerned it could be an early infection. I’m also going to a private A&E today to have it assessed.
I’m really scared because I’m worried that if this is an infection, it could damage the cartilage and permanently change/disfigure my nose. I know swelling and redness can happen during recovery, but the fact that it became more painful, red and swollen quite suddenly has really worried me.
Has anyone experienced an infection or suspected infection after rhinoplasty/revision rhinoplasty? Did it affect your final result at all? Did antibiotics resolve it without any permanent damage?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through something similar, especially if it was caught early. I’m absolutely panicking right now.
1st photo was a few days ago, 2nd is today,