Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery of the face. If you are undergoing a nose surgery, it is because you intend to correct your nose appearance and to give a certain harmony to your face by modifying the shape of your nose. Whether you want to change its tip, reduce a bump or correct any other nasal imperfections, the surgeon operates through natural channels. This means that he operates through the nasal orifices so as not to leave any visible scars on the face.
This is why cleaning the inside of the nose is necessary. It will make you feel more comfortable and, above all, it is essential to reduce the risk of infection.
Why cleaning your nose after a nose surgery ?
After your nose job, the scabs that you can see on the surface of your body after an external operation form inside your nostrils. In the days following the operation, you may experience an unpleasant feeling of a blocked nose or even tightness. However, you should not blow your nose as this could damage the surgeon’s work. A nose cleaning can help you and speed up the healing process.
First of all, it will allow you to drain the blood from inside your nose, which will prevent you from feeling a metallic taste in your mouth. It will also allow the scabs stuck to the nasal walls to peel off. They will fall off on their own when you clean or later, so don’t try to blow too hard through your nose to get them off. Cleaning your nose will also help your nasal mucosa to regenerate more quickly.
What product should I use to clean my nose after a nasal surgery ?
There is only one recommended product to use for nasal cleaning: saline solution.
Saline solutions are known for their nasal effectiveness. This is often what is contained in the nasal sprays prescribed for colds to clear the nasal cavities of impurities.
After your nose surgery, the saline solution should come from a container that allows a certain amount of spray.
You must follow all the recommendations of your surgeon.
How do you clean your nose after your rhinoplasty ?
The procedure for cleaning your nose is relatively simple. There is no need to tilt your head back or sniff the serum. Just stand up straight, preferably in front of a sink, place the tip of the pod in one nostril and press hard enough to get the liquid into your nose. Then do the same thing in the other nostril. Let the liquid flow for a few seconds and then wipe it off your face.
However, don’t try to put anything in your nose to dry it, as it will dry out quickly. Drying inside your nose would bring in new impurities and therefore make cleaning unnecessary. In addition, you may damage the healing tissue. If you are wearing a support cast, you should be careful not to get it wet. This simple care should be an integral part of your post-operative care. It should be done very regularly for at least 2 weeks after your nose surgery.
