Nose Splint Falling off After Rhinoplasty?

Question

I had a primary rhinoplasty surgery this past Tuesday, July 5th. It's now 4 days later (not including day of surgery) And I can see that the tape underneath my splint is beginning to lift up at the edges due to my skin being oily. I'm due to get the splint off in 5 days, but I do not think the splint will stay on that long as my skin is very oily and the tape is already starting to lift up. Is there anyway I can get the splint to stay on longer? I do plan on contacting my PS about it asap.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Just to be safe you should touch base with your surgeon to see how he/she feels about it. Generally we remove our splints at about five days anyway so typically this is a non-issue.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Each situation is unique and only your rhinoplasty surgeon knows the specific details of your procedure and should be the person commenting on post-operative questions such as this

David Bray, Jr, MD · Answer

It is best to contact your surgeon.  Your surgeon will know the details of your surgery and will be able to make the best recommendation.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

Talk to your surgeon and follow his/her instructions. I usually tell my patients that if the splint comes off early or is loose to place some tape across it during sleep to keep it on.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sometimes the splint does start lifting up a bit early for patients.  It should not be a big problem but you may want to talk to your surgeon about what he wants you to do.

Nose Splint Falling off After Rhinoplasty?

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