Splint Removal PostRhinoplasty

Theodore Katz, MD answers: Will removing nose splint early affect Rhinoplasty results?

I recently had a Rhinoplasty for narrowing my broad side walls and also for fixing sinus problem. But 3 days after, I took off the splint on my nose because it was irritating me a lot. Is it going to affect the shape of my nose? I can hardly see any difference in my previous and post-surgery nose. Shall I put on the splint back?


Theodore Katz, MD
4 months ago
By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

There is no way to tell if you have altered the position of the nasal bones which were likely  in-fractured due to your wide nose.  You should go to your surgeon IMMEDIATELY to assess if there has been any change and to determine if it should be replaced.  DO NOT do this yourself.  Again by appling the splint while these in-fractured bones are healing may distort their position. 

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