How long Will a Cast Be Worn After an Open Procedure Rhinoplasty for a Dorsal Hump Removal?

I normally recommend my patients wear the cast over the nasal bridge for 5-6 days following rhinoplasty. Individual rhinoplasty surgeons have their own particular reasons for why they leave the cast on for a shorter or longer period of time. I prefer to take the cast off at 5-6 days so I can see where the bones have settled out after they have been repositioned and swelling has started to resolve. If needed, I recommend what are called nasal exercises shortly thereafter to help optimize the final positioning of the nasal bones (and therefore the alignment of the bridge). Not all patients need to do this following rhinoplasty, but I like to institute this sooner rather than later if necessary. 

After rhinoplasty (open or closed), the nasal splint is usually removed within 7 days and then tape can be applied, in some cases, if needed for swelling.

I usually leave the cast on about 1 week in these situations. The important thing to find out is how long your surgeon actually leaves it as it can vary somewhat from person to person.