I had a rhinoplasty and septoplasty 10 days ago and last saw my surgeon 4 days ago. I asked about the two pieces of plastic (?) inside my nose and said they are internal splints which will be removed the next time we meet (which is 14 days post-op). However, lately my nose hurts and when I took a look I noticed the splints are deep inside my 'skin' (inside my nostrils, I mean), to the point there is a bit of blood and it seems cut in two (it's pretty difficult to describe). Should I call my surgeon?
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Doctora,Depending on how hard the hit was to your nose, you could have done some damage to the nasal bones. It is recommended that you make an appointment to have it checked by your doctor as soon as possible. Please be careful, your nose is very sensitive at this time and will need time to...
The stock answer is two weeks. This is due to 3 reasons. First, the bruising (regardless of how much or how little) is gone by 2 weeks. Secondly, about 1/3 of the swelling has resolved by then, which is enough that one doesn't look obviously swollen to the causal observer. Finally, the...
It is normally recommended to sneeze with your mouth open so soon after rhinoplasty. It is not likely that you damaged anything with your nose permanently, however I do recommend that you mention this to your doctor at your next appointment.Hope this helps.Dr. Ali Sajjadian
