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: Splint Removal Dear ava L, The time for removing the nasal splint is for our practice typically one week after surgery. We do not routinely tape the nose afterwards. If the splint were particularly adherent and difficult to remove when it was removed, it is conceivable that the skin pulled away from the underlying nose and cartilage and caused some mild bleeding under the skin. It would then later be absorbed but may leave extra scar tissue under the skin. A tipoff here would have been if you had excessive bruising that developed shortly after the splint was removed. That being said, I agree with the other doctors that a year of swelling is the norm after rhinoplasty. I hope this has been helpful. Robert D. Wilcox, MD
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Answer: Splint Removal Dear ava L, The time for removing the nasal splint is for our practice typically one week after surgery. We do not routinely tape the nose afterwards. If the splint were particularly adherent and difficult to remove when it was removed, it is conceivable that the skin pulled away from the underlying nose and cartilage and caused some mild bleeding under the skin. It would then later be absorbed but may leave extra scar tissue under the skin. A tipoff here would have been if you had excessive bruising that developed shortly after the splint was removed. That being said, I agree with the other doctors that a year of swelling is the norm after rhinoplasty. I hope this has been helpful. Robert D. Wilcox, MD
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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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