Rhinoplasty cast and splints on/in for 14 days. Is this ok?

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I've read that most people have had theirs out/off by day 7. My surgeon is away and therefore cannot remove both until day 14 post op.

Mark Been, MD · Answer

Thanks for your post. In all likelihood, you should be fine despite the prolonged time with your splints in place. One concern, however, with the intranasal splints is whether your doctor is keeping you on antibiotics during these 14 days. Generally, it is not advisable to keep a foreign body in the nose for that long without prophylactic coverage.

Jill Hessler, MD · Answer

Each surgeon has their own preference when to remove splints or post-operative bandages.  This is frequently around the one week time period.  I would talk with your surgeon and see if she/he has a specific reason to keep it on longer.  If it is due to your surgeon's travel schedule, and you are concerned perhaps you could consider changing the date of your surgery to one that fits both of your schedules better.

Andrea Jarchow Garcia, MD · Answer

Good morning! Do not worry about having the splints in for 14 days! Splints can be left for varying amounts of time between 7 to 14 days. It will not affect the end result at all. There are many occasions where splints will be left for 14 days on purpose for healing. Do make sure you keep taking antibiotics while the splints are in place. Happy healing.

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