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Blowing Nose After Rhinoplasty?

I had a nose surgery, when is it safe to blow my nose?

Asked 36 months ago by Evakey in carrollton,ga

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You can blow gently a week after Rhinoplasty

As long as you don't use a lot of force you can gently blow your nose after one week. We are only concerned with starting a nose bleed if you blow too hard.

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Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose Blowing After Rhinoplasty

Nose blowing after rhinoplasty varies based on the type of rhinoplasty. Seek advice from your surgeon for your specific case. Below are general guidelines for patients in my practice: Rhinoplasty without septoplasty- May blow nose with care at 2 weeks after surgery Rhinoplasty with septoplasty- May blow nose with care at 4-6 weeks after surgery Rhinoplasty with septal perforation repair- May blow nose with care at 12 weeks after surgery Blowing the... more

Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Recovery: When is it Safe to Blow Your Nose

Most surgeons recommend that patients refrain from blowing their nose form 2 weeks after surgery. This can increase the chances of a nose bleed. Check with your individual surgeon for his or her specific instructions.

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C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blowing your Nose after Nasal Surgery

I advise patients not to blow their nose for two weeks after surgery. Then do so without putting pressure on the nose for additional week to avoid excessive force.