I had a septorhinoplasty 2.5 weeks ago. I very gently blew and then pulled mucus out of my nose. Could I have caused damage?

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I can breathe so much better but I am worried I may have done damage? No blood. The mucus was a clear with some brown very thick sticky mass. The thickest I have ever experienced. . I can breathe better and might be being paranoid but I wonder if my nostril looks a tad larger. Was the mucus a normal part of the healing process that I shouldn't have removed or am I okay?

Farhad Ardesh, MD · Answer

I definitely understand your anxiety and concern. Having mucus come out of your nose is normal after surgery. I tell my patients they can also gently blow their nose and begin performing nasal washes 1 week after surgery. The best thing for you to do is speak with your surgeon and follow their instructions.  The mucus that’s coming out of your nose usually decreases after a month as you continue to heal. Happy to hear that your breathing better. Wish you the best. Dr. Ardeshirpour

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I had a septorhinoplasty 2.5 weeks ago. I very gently blew and then pulled mucus out of my nose. Could I have caused damage?

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