Did I damage my internal nostrils with a q tip after cleaning?

March 2, 2016
Asked By:aesthetics93 in Ottawa, ON

4 weeks post op, i was gently cleaning inside my nostrils to remove dried crust and mucous but as I was cleaning the interior with the a q tip I may have pushed the dried crust/mucous a little further back, a small tender pain occurred. I may have possibly gone just a little too far but was very gentle and cautious. No bleeding, just a small tender pain near septum. Did I possibly hit a nerve, tissue or vein? Could this have damaged my results? Should I be worried? Thank you for your honesty

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