Popping pimples after rhinoplasty. Could this be damaging?

February 26, 2016
Asked By:ashleykm in Ontario, CA

2 weeks post op and ive been getting HORRIBLE pimples on my nose. Tons of tiny whiteheads.. And i've been popping them (gently) with a plastic toothpick. I've just not been able to stop doing this because they bother me so much.  *i have thick skin

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