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1 1/2 weeks past septoplasty. picked nose! must be a stitch left. no bleeding, left stitch alone. could i mess septoplasty up by picking? paranoid...?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Best to leave it: You will not likely alter the septum, but could provoke bleeding and irritation. Best to just gently blow your nose as needed.

Answered 10/8/2014

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A member asked:

1 1/2 weeks past septoplasty. picked nose! must be a stitch left. no bleeding, left stitch alone. could i mess septoplasty up by picking? paranoid...?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

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