This is highly likely to affect the final result.

David C. Pearson, 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?


David C. Pearson, MD
6 months ago
By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

I hate to say it, but taking off the cast early--especially if their are splints or packing in the nose or significant swelling in the nose--may well have permanently affected the final result. Most of the time, the cast and taping are actually critical parts of the final stabilization of the nose. If it were me, I would contact my surgeon immediately about this.

 

 

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