Do the Nasal Tubes Help You Breath Through Your Nose After a Rhynoplasty.

I'm sorry you are unable to breathe through your nose now, but trust me you will once all the 'crusties' are cleaned out! Ask your surgeon to do that for you. Also a nasal spray helps to keep the swelling down and keep the crusties from getting hard and difficult to remove.

Be patient, all this will resolve!

Each surgeon has their own approach to rhinoplasty surgery. Many use temporary nasal cotton, tampons, gauze, or packing for the first night after surgery. These temporary nasal packs are removed the next day in the office. For claustrophobic or anxious patients, you surgeon may use nasal tubes to allow you to breathe during the initial recovery. Ask your rhinoplasty if possible not use any packs at all.

Regardless of packing or tubes, your nose will be congested for a period of time from routine mucous, secretions, blood, and swelling after rhinoplasty.  Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

 

Both are true and will help with the anxiety of being blocked after surgery. Discuss with your doctor what his or her routine is after rhinoplasty. I prefer to not pack any of my noses.