Hi :-) I had my nose done in June 2015 and had my splint off after 6 days, we didn't tape, loved the results straight after the splint was off, it swolled up, as I was expecting, but 6 months later and it hasn't gone back down. Ive recently heard some practices keep splints on for 10 days then tape. Has my nose not stuck in the right place because the splint was off too early and we didn't tape? Is 6 days not long enough?
Answer: 7 months post op Hello,Thank you for your question. There is a typical window for splint removal between 5-10 days so I doubt that your results have been affected due to a varience of a few days. It is important for you to know that residual swelling from a Rhinoplasty procedure can last a very long time- up to a year. Having said that, I recommend that you contact your Plastic Surgeon and follow up with them for advice.All the best
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Answer: 7 months post op Hello,Thank you for your question. There is a typical window for splint removal between 5-10 days so I doubt that your results have been affected due to a varience of a few days. It is important for you to know that residual swelling from a Rhinoplasty procedure can last a very long time- up to a year. Having said that, I recommend that you contact your Plastic Surgeon and follow up with them for advice.All the best
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January 19, 2016
Answer: Nasal splinting We normally remove our splints at ~ 7 days after surgery. I don't think your results are related to early splint removal but this is best discussed with your operating surgeon. They know how your nose looked before surgery and what they did during surgery to fix it. They should be able to explain to you what is going on.
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January 19, 2016
Answer: Nasal splinting We normally remove our splints at ~ 7 days after surgery. I don't think your results are related to early splint removal but this is best discussed with your operating surgeon. They know how your nose looked before surgery and what they did during surgery to fix it. They should be able to explain to you what is going on.
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January 18, 2016
Answer: Splint off too early External splints are often used following rhinoplasty surgery. They are used to stabilize bones that have been out of position and shifted. There are also used to reduce swelling. Obviously splints are not fun to wear. There is always a balance as to when a splint should come off. A plastic surgeon would love to have their patient where a splint for three or more weeks however this is not realistic in today's society. People have to go to school and work and skin care issues under the splint also become magnified. In my practice I have patients wear a splint for about a week or so and then often place skin colored tape on the nose for several more days to help keep the swelling down. Six days is sufficient in most cases.
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January 18, 2016
Answer: Splint off too early External splints are often used following rhinoplasty surgery. They are used to stabilize bones that have been out of position and shifted. There are also used to reduce swelling. Obviously splints are not fun to wear. There is always a balance as to when a splint should come off. A plastic surgeon would love to have their patient where a splint for three or more weeks however this is not realistic in today's society. People have to go to school and work and skin care issues under the splint also become magnified. In my practice I have patients wear a splint for about a week or so and then often place skin colored tape on the nose for several more days to help keep the swelling down. Six days is sufficient in most cases.
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Answer: Splint Removal Dear ava L,
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Answer: Splint Removal Dear ava L,
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January 18, 2016
Answer: Was the splint removed too early? The timing of splint removal is surgeon-dependent. Most people keep it on between 5-10 days. I would not suspect early removal led to a change in your outcome. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck!
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January 18, 2016
Answer: Was the splint removed too early? The timing of splint removal is surgeon-dependent. Most people keep it on between 5-10 days. I would not suspect early removal led to a change in your outcome. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck!
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