Could Accidental Poking Nose with Qtip Cause Any Damage?

Question

hello i was wondering if i accidentally poked my nose with a qtip a little higher than the rim of the nostril if any type of damage could occur, considering i'm about 5 and a half months post op.... is it still possible to disrupt any type of sutures being so far out? by the way it hasn't been consisted poking either just like once or twice accidental.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,

	At 5.5 months post-op, you should be fine cleaning your nose with Q-tips according to your surgeon's instructions; sutures should be pretty much dissolved by now.

	It is important that you abide by your surgeon's recommendations/instructions so you can obtain the best results possible.

	Although your nose is considerably less fragile than when you were "fresh" out of surgery, I recommend that you consult with your surgeon for a physical assessment/examination; the absence of pain, bleeding and visible changes are good indications.

	I hope this helps.

	Thank you for your questions.

	The best of luck to you.

	Dr. Sajjadian

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

5 months after surgery I would say it's probably safe to clean your nose with a Q-tip.I don't think you can cause any damage. Contact your surgeon just to be sure.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

You would have to be very aggressive to cause any damage at 5.5 months post op. Being that said none of us were there for your surgery an it is hard to know if your surgeon did anything special that you could harm. Most likely you will be fine. If you have real concerns call your surgeon for sure.

Michael R. Menachof, MD · Answer

There is almost nothing you could do with a Q-tip that would hurt your nose 5 months after a rhinoplasty. Don't worry.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usualy have patients use  a q-tip from about week 1 to week 3( once the splint is removed) to clean the nose.  At 5 months unless there is something unusual going on, it should not be a problem.

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