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Blowing Nose After Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by sallandrea in Willowbrook, IL
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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I had a Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty and I was told not to blow my nose until 3 weeks post-op but I find it really hard to resist doing so. What kind of damage can gently blowing cause? And how damaging can this be? I have not put pressure on my nose except the one time I accidently sneezed through my nose at night. Also, how can I avoid blowing my nose any further? I really want it to heal properly but having a stuffy nose extremely irritates me.

3 answers to Blowing Nose After Rhinoplasty

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Blowing Nose after Rhinoplasty

Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding post-op nasal care and blowing your nose. You can do significant harm. You ask how to avoid blowing your nose; thats easy, just don't do it. Why waste a lot of time and money to clear your nose?
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Blowing your nose gently after Rhinoplasty

Blowing your nose after a rhinoplasty is often restricted for a variety of reasons: 1.  It avoids blowing bactieria throught the internal nasal incision into the soft tissue of the nose and potential setting up a situtation for infection. 2.  The mechanical act of pushing or distorting the nasal structure after a rhinoplasty may disrupt sutures and create a problem with the intended outcome of the procedure. I will typically allow gentle nose blowing WITHOUT... more
Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD

Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.351face.com

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Your rhinoplasty surgeon may evaluate and treat your nasal congestion in the early post-operative period.

Nasal congestion is common for the first 2-4 weeks after Rhinoplasty Surgery. In my practice, I will allow light nose blowing 1 week after surgery in most cases. If congestion is severe and unresponsive to saline nasal washes, I may perform a painless turbinate injection with triamcinolone acetonide in the office. I will also allow most of my patients to use a topical decongestant for 7 days or less. You may just need to have some old blood and mucous removed from your nose, so... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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