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A member asked:
When should my nose stop making large painful scabs after septoplasty. almost 6 weeks out.
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Painful Scabs: To prevent scabs from forming which slow down the healing process, try using aquaphor ointment 2-4 times a day on the septoplasty.
Answered 1/18/2017
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