I had surgery a week ago and i was wondering if i need to be keeping my nostrils clean of any dry blood and what problems it would cause if im not doing it everyday. I got my cast off today and i have dry blood on the outside of my nose should i just use a qtip with hotwater to rub it off?. Also what should i put on the q tips to do clean them with.
November 28, 2017
Answer: Post surgery Rhinoplasty cleaning Platypus23, after Rhinoplasty surgery I thoroughly clean any dry blood from the nostrils and inside the nose with hydrogen peroxide soaked q-tips. I also clean any tape residue or blood gently with a medical tape removal product that I have in the medical center. I feel like it is best to clean all crusts out of the nostrils as this lessens the chance of infection and does not affect healing. You should contact your surgeon to ask how you should proceed yourself with regards to cleaning. Best wishes, Dr. Roberts
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Post surgery Rhinoplasty cleaning Platypus23, after Rhinoplasty surgery I thoroughly clean any dry blood from the nostrils and inside the nose with hydrogen peroxide soaked q-tips. I also clean any tape residue or blood gently with a medical tape removal product that I have in the medical center. I feel like it is best to clean all crusts out of the nostrils as this lessens the chance of infection and does not affect healing. You should contact your surgeon to ask how you should proceed yourself with regards to cleaning. Best wishes, Dr. Roberts
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Cleaning after Rhinoplasty It is important to consult with your surgeon and see what he or she recommends for this. I instruct my patients to use dilute peroxide and a Q-Tip to gently remove any crust or scabbing. If it does not come off easily, do not force it.
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Cleaning after Rhinoplasty It is important to consult with your surgeon and see what he or she recommends for this. I instruct my patients to use dilute peroxide and a Q-Tip to gently remove any crust or scabbing. If it does not come off easily, do not force it.
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