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. ... more
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?
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A: Nasal Cast/Splint Is Usually An Important
The effect of removing your spint will depend on the techniques that your surgeon used for your nasal surgery. You should schedule and appointment with your surgeon so that he or she can assess your nose and make sure that no negative consequences will arise from removing your splint early. The external... more
A: This is highly likely to affect the final result.
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... more
A: You will be more swollen after taking splint off too soon
Most surgeons prefer you to keep the splint on for anywhere from 5 to 7 days or longer after rhinoplasty. The splint helps to protect your nose somewhat from being bumped after surgery. But, the main function of the splint is to reduce swelling of your nose in the immediate period after surgery. Taking... more
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