Will Soaking Tweezers in Alcohol and Using It to Take out Dried Mucous from my Nose 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty Be Ok?

August 2, 2011
Asked By:starwars1993 in Los Angeles, CA

i soaked some tweezers i had in 50% rubbing alcohol and used the tweezers to pick out some dried mucus in my nose. i did this about 3 times and i am about on my 3rd week after rhinoplasty. is this a bad thing to be doing?

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August 8, 2011

Answer: Nasal Hygiene after rhinoplasty

August 8, 2011

Answer: Nasal Hygiene after rhinoplasty

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