Can I take my own plaster off my nose 8 days post-op?

October 16, 2018
Asked By:x25hev in Chorley, H2

I had open septoplasty surgery done 8 days ago and I still have my cast on, I can’t get an appt with my surgeon till December, can I take the cast off myself? I had to go to my doctors to have my stitches removed today, I have no swelling as I can see or feel, I’m still bruised a little & have blood shot eyes! My nose isn’t hurting but the cast is becoming very uncomfortable, itching & feels very sweaty under there!

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