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Nose Still Congested 1 Month Post Op
My nose is still congested on and off and I'm still picking dried stuff out of it with a q-tip. Is this normal? What happens if i stop removing stuff and how hard can I manipulate, because sometimes stuff just doesnt come out and I have to leave it there for longer
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anonymous12356
in Longueuil QC
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Congestion 1 month after rhinoplasty is normal...
It is perfectly normal to still have some congestion and dryness in the nose after rhinoplasty. You can be congested for up to 2 months because you are still swollen inside your nasal passages. You can continue to use the saline spray which will help moisten the inside of the nostrils to relieve the dryness. If you notice things are getting worse rather than better, I would make an appointment with your surgeon to discuss further treatment.
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Congestion after rhinoplasty
It is very common to fee like you have a stuffed nose during this period. Being only 4 weeks out, your tissues are still quite swollen. I recommend to my patients gentle manipulation after coming out of the shower to remove crus. But, I would not work too hard to get things out, they will eventually come out over time and your symptoms should improve.
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Common problem post surgery
It is very common for the nose to be congested for several months post surgery. I recommend a saline nasal spray to moisturize the nose. Give it several months and ask your plastic surgeon if you can use a saline nasal spray.
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