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What Is The Proper Way For Me To Clean The Dried Mucus Out Of My Nose 3 Weeks Post-Op?

asked 9 months ago by sunny2011 in Orlando, FL
Latest answer by Daniel Greenwald, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, aftercare, cleaning, mucus

I had a revision rhinoplasty 18 days ago. I had a lot of dried mucus in my nose and had been trying not to pick or blow my nose. However, this morning I couldn't take it anymore and I picked my nose with a Qtip. I am now very worried that I could have interferred with the healing. Could I have done something to harm my nose? My nose does seem more swollen and tender today than it was yesterday. What is the proper way to clean the nose?

3 answers to What Is The Proper Way For Me To Clean The Dried Mucus Out Of My Nose 3 Weeks Post-Op?

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Best way for me to clean inside of nose 3 weeks after Rhinoplasty?

The best way for you to clean the inside of your nose 3 weeks after Rhinoplasty is to let the staff at your Rhinoplasty surgeon's office do it for you. They have the experience of where the internal suture lines are as well as the proper light and mechanism to clean the dried crusts from the inside of your nose after your Rhinoplasty. However, that's what we do with our Rhinoplasty patients and as always, you should contact your Rhinoplasty surgeon and follow his/her... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Cleaning the nose after rhinoplasty

I always recommend saline nasal spray after rhinoplasty. This loosens dried mucous and blood and is soothing to the mucous membranes. Heavy crusts early after surgery should be gently cleaned in the doctor's office.
Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

bayshoreplasticsurgery.com

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Cleaning your nose after rhinoplasty

Many individuals can collect dry mucous and dried blood in the nostrils after closed or open rhinoplasty. Using nasal saline early on helps minimize the crusting and mucous at the opening to the nose. As time goes on, more may accumulate. I allow my patients to use 1/2 strength peroxide on a q-tip after the first week to soften the crusts at the nostril opening over a few days. This will usually loosen things so that you can gently remove it. Caution is... more
Mike Majmundar, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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