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How To Deal With Scabs After Rhinoplasty?

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Hi I had an open rhinoplasty a month ago and have uncomfortable crusts and/or scabs in my nostrils that make me feel stuffy. I think I wasn't consistent enough with the saline spray I have in my first couple of weeks post op but now I'm using it 3-4 a day hoping it'll help. I try not to touch them because they feel very hard and don't seem like they'd budge anyway... I was also using hydrogen peroxide with a q-tip but was told not to. Are there any tips for loosening them up or should I be worried?

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