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Will Using a Neti Pot Two Weeks After Getting Rhinoplasty Damage my Results?

Will Using a Neti Pot Two Weeks After Getting Rhinoplasty Damage my Results?

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Neti Pot Two Weeks After Rhinoplasty

February 17th, 2012
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Thank you for your question, Cara. In general, using a Neti Pot to rinse the nose with saline (salt water) should not present any problems. Saline administration in various forms can be helpful to minimize dryness and crusting during the post-op period. That being said, check with your surgeon about your particular case since he or she is in the best position to advise you. Good luck.

Web reference: http://www.pearsonmd.com/rhinoplasty-surgery.htm

James M. Pearson, MD


Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 132 reviews

February 17th, 2012

Neti Pot Two Weeks After Rhinoplasty

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Thank you for your question, Cara. In general, using a Neti Pot to rinse the nose with saline (salt water) should not present any problems. Saline administration in various forms can be helpful to minimize dryness and crusting during the post-op period. That being said, check with your surgeon about your particular case since he or she is in the best position to advise you. Good luck.

Learn more: http://www.pearsonmd.com/rhinoplasty-surgery.htm

James M. Pearson, MD


Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 132 reviews

Neti Pot 2 Weeks after Rhinoplasty

February 10th, 2012
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I feel you can use Neti Pot without problems 2 weeks after your rhinoplasty, but my opinion means nothing - talk to your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

February 10th, 2012

Neti Pot 2 Weeks after Rhinoplasty

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I feel you can use Neti Pot without problems 2 weeks after your rhinoplasty, but my opinion means nothing - talk to your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

Neti Pot after rhinoplasty

February 7th, 2012
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This should not be a problem and will help with nasal drying.  Let your surgeon OK its use though.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD
February 7th, 2012

Neti Pot after rhinoplasty

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This should not be a problem and will help with nasal drying.  Let your surgeon OK its use though.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD

Saline rinses after a rhinoplasty

February 6th, 2012
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It is normal to have congestion after a rhinoplasty, since the membranes inside can get inflammed. The use of a neti pot can help the breathing and will not harm the results.

Web reference: http://www.drbustillo.com

Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS
February 6th, 2012

Saline rinses after a rhinoplasty

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It is normal to have congestion after a rhinoplasty, since the membranes inside can get inflammed. The use of a neti pot can help the breathing and will not harm the results.

Learn more: http://www.drbustillo.com

Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS

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