A Post-Rhinoplasty Complication: Nasal Abscess And Preseptal Cellulitis

Year 2023, , 158 - 162, 03.07.2023

Arda Özdemir

https://doi.org/10.5505/achmedj.2023.14633

Abstract

Rhinoplasty is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries and it may cause serious complications. Although it is a non-sterile
operation, infection develops in less than 1% of the cases due to the facial
abundant blood flow. Herein, we present a case diagnosed with preseptal
cellulitis accompanied with progressive edema and tenderness that developed in the nasal tip and nasal dorsum one week after the rhinoplasty
operation. Group A ß hemolytic streptococcus was detected in the abscess
culture, and the infection was treated successfully with antibiotics. Vital
sequels and complications were prevented by early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment. The patient was discharged without any complications.

Keywords

Abscess, Complications, Rhinoplasty, Streptococcal Infections