What to Do with Scabs Inside the Nostrils After Rhinoplasty?

Generally, the scabs and crusts that build up in the nose after rhinoplasty will resolve when the incisions are healed. This can take a couple weeks, but by a month post-op, incisions should be healed. I tell all of my patients to let me do the cleaning if there are residual crusts. I can be a bit more aggressive and also have the benefit of a headlight and special instruments. Finally, after two weeks, I encourage my patients to use "simply saline" or "ocean" nasal sprays (gently!) to help rinse out the nose and improve humidification. Please contact your surgeon of specific instructions. Best of luck!

Scabbing on the inside of the nostrils might occur, but it is not something you should have to worry about. I would suggest using vaseline with cotton swabs (q-tips) and saline rinse. If that does not work, I would suggest you consult your rhinoplasty surgeon.