Is the nose closest to its future/final shape and size the moment the splint is taken off after surgery?

September 12, 2022
Asked By:sweet_lavendar in Seattle, Washington

Is the nose closest to its future/final shape and size the moment the splint is taken off after surgery? I assume nose is under compression for these early days and swells up post splint removal?

Answers (3)

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September 22, 2022

Answer: Nose appearance upon splint removal:

Robert Ciardullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 22, 2022

Answer: Nose appearance upon splint removal:

Robert Ciardullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2022

Answer: Post-rhinoplasty Swelling

Cory Bovenzi, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
September 20, 2022

Answer: Post-rhinoplasty Swelling

Cory Bovenzi, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
September 14, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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