Removing Scabs in Nose from Rhinoplasty?

July 30, 2010
Asked By:1578anon in Philadelphia

I had Rhinoplasty done about a week ago and my nose is full of scabs. I know this is normal but the scabs are very annoying. I can hardly breathe through my nose at all. Though, I have been using nasal saline solution every few hours, as directed, and also, cleaning my nostrils with Q-tips, it doesn't seem to help with the scabs. Is there anything else I can do to help remove the scabs soon or even more quickly? Or any advice for my situation, in general? I just want to be able to breathe!

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