How long should I keep my silicone nostril retainer after rhinoplasty?

Whether or if you need wear a nose retainer all the time 24/7 following a rhinoplasty depends on your individual situation and the advice of your physician.
Although wearing retainers for lengthy periods of time is normal, each person's specific wear schedule and frequency may differ. It can be necessary for some people to wear it only at night, while others might need to wear it every day for a few months. In rare cases, it may be much longer. In our office, we decide about length of use, based on what technique was specifically performed. It's critical to carefully adhere to your surgeon's recommendations. They will offer tailored advice according to your particular requirements and the kind of rhinoplasty you had.
The following variables also might affect how long a retainer is used:
-Procedure severity: More involved procedures could need using retainers and longer healing periods.
-Individual healing rate: Individuals heal at different rates.
Hope this was helpful
Best wishes
Dr Ali Sajjadian (Triple Board Certified plastic surgeon)

This will depend on your healing process and what your surgeon recommends to you. Sometimes we recommend our patients keep it on day and night for a month then keep using it for another month only at night when they go to bed. Everyone heals differently. Most patients do not even need nostril retainers but if your surgeon recommended you to use them then make sure you are using the correct size for your nostrils and definitely follow his instructions. Good luck.