Can Picking Your Nose Shortly After a Rhinoplasty (1 Week) Increase Swelling?

May 5, 2012
Asked By:Seanstin1

I recently had a rhinoplasty surgery on April 27, and I've caught myself a few times picking or trying to dig at some left over build up or crust in my nose. I try hard to avoid it, but it's very hard not to. Can picking so soon after a rhino increase the swelling or even worse disrupt or disfigure the results of the surgery? I am worried now, and I still have alot of build up to get out.

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