How soon after rhinoplasty can I rinse the inside of my nose with water?

Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. After one wk, but avoid manipulating the nose while rinsing the nose.

You should nerve put tap water in your nose. There are sterile saline rinses you can buy in the pharmacy to rinse your nasal cavities and can start this usually 3 days after surgery. Consult with your surgeon.

That depends- why are you rinsing your nose with water? That being said, most rhinoplasty surgeons are okay with you rinsing your nose (and actually want you to) immediately after surgery so I assume thsi would be fine, although usually we have you using saline as that's gentler in the nose.

Nasal saline may be better than water since it is more soothing on the inside of the nose, and since it is helpful for promoting healing and normal breathing after rhinoplasty surgery. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

It is possible your surgeon may feel differently, but I am comfortable with using saline irrigation in the nose immediately after surgery.