After Five Days Post Rhinoplasty, What Do You Do when a Splint Starts to Slide Down?

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

The placement of a nasal splint after rhinoplasty is very important in maintaining the position of the nasal bones until they have healed.  If your splint  becomes loosened or you think there is any problem with it at all, you should see your plastic surgeon right away.  The splint may need to be reapplied.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Most surgeons will remove the splint in 5-7 days.  You can try to tape the splint down to your face and contact your surgeon for instructions

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

The nasal cast or splint is typically removed approximately 1 week after rhinoplasty. The cast helps keep nasal shape and reduce swelling. However, facial oil and sweat will loosen the tape. You can reinforce the cast with additional tape on top of the cast. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon for specific instructions, as he/she may allow it to come off earlier if appropriate or ask you to come to the office for re-taping.

	Dr. Chaboki

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

This not uncommon. Facial oils and or persperation will do this. At five days I remove the cast anyway Tape may be necessary.

Louise Ferland, MD (retired) · Answer

Your surgeon will likely remove the splint soon so just tape it into position.  You can purchase the appropriate tape at any pharmacy.  Good luck.

After Five Days Post Rhinoplasty, What Do You Do when a Splint Starts to Slide Down?

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Answer: Sliding cast

Answer: Sliding cast

Answer: Nasal splint sliding down... tape it to secure position until surgeon removes it

Answer: Nasal splint sliding down... tape it to secure position until surgeon removes it

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After Five Days Post Rhinoplasty, What Do You Do when a Splint Starts to Slide Down?

Answers (5)

Answer: Sliding cast

Answer: Sliding cast

Answer: Nasal splint sliding down... tape it to secure position until surgeon removes it

Answer: Nasal splint sliding down... tape it to secure position until surgeon removes it

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