How will they get the stent out of my nose with the amount of dried blood that is gluing it to my nasal rim?

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I had a small revision 4 days ago to add cartridge to my nostril (alar rim?) because it had a depression in it. I have a plastic tube in that I assume is to help further shape my cartlidge. Im scarrd how bad it's gonna hurt when removed because theres a layer of dried blood stuck between the tube and my rim.I'm assuming I have an incision in there and cant imagine pulling this tube away from that now that it is stuck on with blood. How will they get that tube unstuck from my nose before Removal?

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS · Answer

The plastic tube is likely an internal nasal splint and it is very common to form crusting and scabs on the surface of the splint. In general, this does not create a problem for splint removal- even if in close proximity to an incision. Any crusting and debris can be removed prior to splint removal. All surgeons handle these situations differently. I generally use a q-tip and peroxide to remove the debris prior to splint removal. Thank you for sharing your questions and good luck!Dr. Harmych

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Often a nasal splint is placed and secured with a suture. The suture to remove is pretty easy and it shouldn't hurt.  Good luck.

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