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I Just Had a Rhinoplasty a 10 Hours Ago and the Cast the Doctor Put on Feels Too Heavy, Like It Will Wreck the Result?

asked 9 months ago by Ouch82 in Sydney
Latest answer by Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Question viewed 127 times
Tags: cast, damage, same day

It is a plaster cast. Apart from correcting the sinus issues the main reason for the op was to lift the tip by inserting a prosthetic. My nasal tip drooped and was rounded from two previous surgeries. Im really worried that this heavy plster cast is going to push the tip down and my nose will stay drooped!

7 answers to I Just Had a Rhinoplasty a 10 Hours Ago and the Cast the Doctor Put on Feels Too Heavy, Like It Will Wreck the Result?

External nose cast feels too heavy

Not to worry. This is only a temporary feeling. The cast is there to protect your nose and to control swelling. If issue persists call your surgeon. Best wishes, Dr. H

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty healing

Casts or splints just controll the swelling the nose usually feels heavy because of the swelling itself and the surgery call your doctor with concerns

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Heavy casts

External casts are for external protection and try to keep the swelling down. The external casts should not affect what the internal work by your surgeon.

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

houstonfaces.com

Plaster nasal cast too heavy for nose?

Whatever support your surgeon placed to improve your drooping tip I would expect that it would be durable enough to support your cast. When performing this kind of revision rhinoplasty surgery we must be sure that the nose can withstand the significant scar contracture forces as the nose heals. This scar contracture would likely be more significant than the temporary cast your surgeon placed.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty healing

Although it is unlikely that the cast applied by your surgeon will cause any damage to your nose, you should check with your doctor regarding your concern. The reason is that during the early postoperative period, the result may be influenced by small interventions. It is possible that your cast shifted. Your surgeon can evaluate your concern, and will have the opportunity to make any adjustments to ensure your comfort and optimal healing. Good luck.

James M. Pearson, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon