Is removing the internal stent a painful process?

July 18, 2014
Asked By:renad in Amman, JO

im really worry about removing my internal stent after couple of days , because when I removed the gauze (the day after the Op) it was so painful , I want to know if there's any way to minimize the pain as much as possible ... thank you

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July 18, 2014

Answer: Nasal Splints....Some pain

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Answer: Nasal Splints....Some pain

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
July 18, 2014

Answer: Removal of a nasal splint after rhinoplasty is momentarily unpleasant.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 18, 2014

Answer: Removal of a nasal splint after rhinoplasty is momentarily unpleasant.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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