Does picking nose 3 months after rhinoplasty harm the final result?

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How long does it take for the tissues and bones to become string again? I picked my nose pretty hard to clean out the scabs and now I'm very concerned that I might have damaged something

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

I would advise following up with your surgeon if you have any concerns about this for a proper examination, however, I doubt you have caused any damage to your nose at his point of recovery.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Riionjal,It is very unlikely that you have damaged anything in your nose from cleaning your nose. At three months, there is a considerable amount of healing and it would be hard to cause any damage. That being said, I would follow with your surgeon if you have any concerns. Best regards,Nima Shemirani

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

Likely the bones have healed at 3 months.  However, if you have concerns you damaged something, you should contact your surgeons office as they may want to evaluate you in person.

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear Riionjal,
  
 
  
Those nasal bones should have been healed at six weeks’ time and the soft tissue quite strong at three months’ time.  It is extremely unlikely you have done any harm.  I hope this has been helpful.

Lisa Friederich, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hello,
You are unlikely to have damaged any of the bony or cartilaginous framework with a good clean out. At three months these structures are pretty much healed, and if you had applied enough force to cause damage you would have felt it! 
I hope this helps to reassure you, but if you are still worried please visit your doctor for an examination.

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