Gauze or cotton pads left after septoplasty, batten grafts, turbinate reduction?

Question

Hello, I had surgery on Wednesday and have read online that gauze or the normal stuffing is removing the first day post op. My doctor did not mention that I need this out until one week post op. I am not sure if it is gauze or splints, but when i look inside my nose I see white, and the nose feels incredibly packed. Is this normal? I plan to schedule my first post op this coming Wednesday which will be exactly 7 days after surgery. Thanks in advance!

Jeremy B. White, MD · Answer

I usually leave packing after septoplasty for 1-2 days. I usually remove the splints after 1 week. Every surgeon may have a different protocol so you should ask your surgeon about this.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear rg223, This is something you need to discuss with your surgeon as each surgeon has their own practice. Personally, I use small telfa like pack/splints that I remove the day after surgery. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Gauze or cotton pads left after septoplasty, batten grafts, turbinate reduction?

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