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Using Qtip to Clean Nose Ok?

hello i'm 14 weeks post op rhino and was wondering if it is okay to use a qtip to clean your nose? and also is there any way that cleaning the inside of your nose with the qtip could damage the result in any way? thanks much...

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Q-Tip use after a Rhinoplasty

May 25th, 2012
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You may advance the Q-tip into the nose as far as the cotton on the tip, but no farther. I generally try to use Salene as much as possible to clean the nose post Rhinoplasty.

Web reference: http://www.drclevens.com/face/rhinoplasty.htm

Ross A. Clevens, MD


Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 92 reviews

Using Q-tips to clean the nose following rhinoplasty.

May 27th, 2012
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Q-tips are a good accessory to assist in cleaning the nostrils and base of the nose following rhinoplasty but should not be inserted deep into the nasal cavities. 

Mario j. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 106 reviews

Using Q-tip to Clean Nose after Rhinoplasty

May 25th, 2012
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I never instruct my patients to use Q-tips to clean their nose after rhinoplasty. The only time a Q-tip is used is to apply ointment on the tip incisions immediately after surgery. At 14 weeks you can use a nasal spray and blow your nose.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 35 reviews

Are Qtips ok to clean the nose.

May 24th, 2012
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Gentle cleaning at the nostril edge with Qtips is ok, but definitely not deep inside. Use nasal saline spray for this purpose.  Also, you may ask your physician to help you with cleaning the inside of the nose during your next visit if it continues to bother you.

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 24 reviews

Clean Nose

May 24th, 2012
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I agree with Dr. Palmer: Never use Q-tips after a rhinoplasty.  Use nasal saline spray or drops and always call your doctor with any health questions.

Robert Shumway, MD

Robert Shumway, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews

Using Qtip to Clean Nose Ok?

May 24th, 2012
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 I personally ask all my Rhinoplasty patients to never use Q tips on the inside of their noses.  It can cause nasal bleeding.  I have my Rhinoplasty patients use saline nasal spray inside the nose to keep it clean.

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

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

Q-tips To Clean The Nose After Surgery

June 18th, 2012
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Dear Babygirl,

 

Using Q-tips is helpful but should not be inserted deep into the nose because you will risk tempering with a delicate nose since you are almost three months post surgery.

 

When cleaning, be gentle and focus on the base of your nose.

 

Thank you for your question and best of wishes.

Dr. Sajjadian

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

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 186 reviews

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