ABSTRACT

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure that requires careful attention at every stage because of its applicability and the different expectations of the patients and the physicians. The steps of the procedure should be followed strictly before, during, and after the operation. This case review is about a patient in whom a hematoma developed at the nasal dorsum because the patient neglected post-surgical care. After the early recognition of this complication, the hematoma isdrained and the patient’s dressing is reconstructed. After 3 days of follow-up, the hematoma is resolved and the patient isdischarged. Patients should be closely followed after rhinoplasty as with every surgery. When a complication develops early intervention should be made as soon as possible.

Keywords: Rhinoplasty, nasal dorsum, hematoma