How to Wash Your Nose After Rhinoplasty?
In nose surgeries, we use perforated silicone tampons to help the patient breathe comfortably. If blood clots enter these tampon holes and dry out, the patient cannot breathe comfortably. When regular nasal irrigation is performed, the tampon does not stick to the nasal hairs or stitches. This allows the patient to breathe more comfortably and makes it easier to remove the Tampon.
The nasal irrigation procedure should be repeated morning and evening.
- For the nasal irrigation procedure, you must be in front of the sink.
- The head should be tilted forward and should not be tilted to the right or left.
- The ocean water prepared with warm water in a special spray bottle should forcefully be squirted into one of the nostrils. Breathe out gently through the nose.
- During the squirting process, this water will flow out of the other nostril, and isotonic water may also come out of the mouth from time to time. Therefore, while squirting water into one nostril, the other nostril and mouth should be open.
- The same procedure should be performed for the other nostril.
- The edges of the nose should not be touched during this procedure.
- Then take a pea-sized amount of the softening ointment I prescribed and apply it to the nostrils using a cotton bud, gently removing any clotted layers.
Short-term bleeding may occur after washing. This is normal, but if the bleeding lasts longer than 3-4 minutes, the patient should contact me.
What is nasal irrigation?
Nasal irrigation is usually recommended after rhinoplasty. It is a procedure in which the nasal tissues are gently cleaned with a special solution or saline mixture to remove dried blood, mucus and scab remnants.
When can you blow your nose after nose surgery?
Blowing your nose after rhinoplasty can affect the final results of the procedure. It can cause heavy bleeding. Therefore, you should not blow your nose for the first month after the procedure.
How many times a day should nasal irrigation be done?
Following rhinoplasty should nasal irrigation be performed twice daily.
Does blowing your nose after nose surgery damage the nose?
Blowing your nose after nose surgery is harmful, especially during the first month. You can read about what you need to do to clear your nose after rhinoplasty here. To achieve lasting, beautiful results, be sure to follow the advice I give you after your nose surgery. When washing, it is best to wait for the water to drain out of your nose naturally after rinsing.
How does ear pain after nasal irrigation go away?
Squeezing the irrigation bottle more forcefully than necessary during Nasalirrigation can cause pressure in the ear and consequently pain. This pain caused by the Irrigation will subside after a while. The nasal irrigation procedure performed after nasal surgery should be paused until the pain subsides.
Can nasal sprays be addictive?
Some nasal sprays can be addictive. Nasal sprays containing cortisone, generally used for allergies, should be used for a period of time and then discontinued. These sprays can cause side effects such as nosebleeds and crusting.
Please contact Op. Dr. Ümit Küçüktepe for an examination and further information.
This article is for informational and advisory purposes. The recommendations of your surgeon, who will examine you and perform nose surgery, should be a priority.