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Is Liquid Paraffin Use Safe After Septoplasty?

asked 6 months ago by StrummK
Latest answer by Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
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Tags: granuloma

I had a septoplasty with turbinoplasty for my blocked nose. I had the packing removed after 48 hours. I have no splint in my nose. Instead there is a stitch at the base of my septum near the upper lip. I have been asked to use liquid paraffin drops daily for the next month. This liquid paraffin is causing the gunk and debris from surgery to stick. I am also concerned about paraffinoma. Is it safe to continue? What are other alternatives? Can I use coconut oil instead?

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Liquid Parafin after Septoplasty

I have never heard of using liquid parafin after septoplasty. I instruct my patients to rinse their nasal cavity with saline water - purchased over the counter. Parafinoma a granuloma caused after parafin is injected under the skin will not occur in your case as you are not injectng the parafin. I would not use any oil or parafin after septoplasty, simply use saline rinses.
Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon

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