We take to ensure that with each nose surgery the nose looks great and is as open as can be, so that you’ll breathe well after the swelling has gone down. While your nose is healing it’s better to avoid blowing your nose as an overly strong effort could slow down healing or cause bleeding. In the first two weeks after surgery we recommend using a salt water rinse (nasal saline spray) to gently irrigate out the nose. After that, talk with the doctor and he’ll let you know when you’re ready to blow your nose.