Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

Whay to do if nasal packing comes out?

luluandluckyMar 21, 2015
My son broke his nose on two days ago. Was reset yesterday and the packing came out of his mouth today. What should we do? Thank you so much.

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 237 Reviews
Answered on Mar 22, 2015
Answer
Afshin Parhiscar, MD profile photo
Dr. Afshin Parhiscar, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 111 Reviews
Answered on Mar 23, 2015
Answer
Dr. Ron Hazani, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 23, 2015
Answer
Dr. Andrew S. Frankel, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 8, 2015
Answer
Dr. Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Mar 22, 2015
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS

While the photo is somewhat helpful, it's impossible to know exactly what would be needed to change the tip of your nose without a full examination. Please seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who specializes in rhinoplasty and who may also offers computer imaging. This way,...

+11 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Elliot M. Heller, MD

I would definitely consult your surgeon to see if this is ok to do. Usuaully we make patients wait a little longer before drinking just because of bleeding and infection. 

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Elliot M. Heller, MD

This should not be an issue two weeks post op. Sometimes that happens with dissolvable stitches. If you are concerned then i would speak to your surgeon 

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Christopher Cote, MD

The symptoms you describe certainly warrant expert evaluation by an otolaryngologist/skull base surgeon.  While clear drainage can be caused by benign conditions, it also could indicate a skull base injury.  Please have this assessed.

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael I. Echavez, MD

There should be no problems with flying 10 months after a rhinoplasty.  This should not increase the swelling of your nose.  

+2 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →