Is it okay to wash inside my nose with water and soap 3 weeks after rhinoplasty?

The best course of action would be to contact your surgeon.  We generally recommend using saline irrigation in the form of a nasal mist spray, while gently using Q-tips with peroxide.  Usually by 2 weeks you are able to blow your nose as well.

In general, cleaning the inside of the nose with soap would not be advised. In fact, this may even cause irritation and inflammation of the mucosa (lining of the inside of the nose). After rhinoplasty, most surgeons recommend gently cleaning just inside the nostril with a Q-tip and 1/2 strength peroxide. Some surgeons also recommend nasal saline sprays and saline sinus irrigations. All surgeons recommend strictly following the postop instructions and wound care. If this issue isn't specifically addressed in the written postop instruction sheet you should call your surgeon's office for specific advice on how to clean the nose at this stage. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck, Dr. Harmych

Best to call your Surgeon and ask him. We usually recommend cleaning the nose gently with q-tip and peroxide.

Thank you for your question.You should be directing your questions at your surgeon. You may use a saline nasal spray to clean the insides of your nose at this stage.However, take advice form your surgeon.Kind regards.

It is best to use pre boiled (cooled to 37 degrees) water mixed with salt to wash your nose.  You can use already made Saline sprays or high volume washes or make you own (half a tea spoon of salt, pinch of sugar and a very small pinch of bicarbonate soda mixed with 250ml of water).  Do not use soap as it will be painful.  Best to ask your surgeon about their advise.  Also using a cotton wool tip and 3% hydrogen peroxide around the nostrils will help clear the crust. Hope this is helpful.