Open Rhinoplasty: Is It Okay to Leave my Cast on for 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

Hello,

Removal your nasal cast on your own is not a good idea whatsoever.

That being said, I recommend that you contact your surgeon with whom you should disclose your inability to be at his/her office anytime soon; it is up to your surgeon to decide when it is the critical time to have your cast removed.

I hope this helps.

The best of luck to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

Thank you for your question. Leaving the cast on 3 weeks post surgery will not affect anything. I would not advise you to remove the cast yourself. Be sure to keep your post operative appointment with your surgeon for your cast removal.

Your cast should probably not stay on for another 3 weeks (although after 2 weeks it may just fall off on it's own). Contact your surgeon and they can likely help you find a colleague wherever you are to take it off for you. Good luck.

Leaving the cast in place for 3 weeks after your rhinoplasty will not cause any problems or have any influence on the amount of swelling. I would not recommend removal but consult with the surgeon who did your operation.

Better not mess with the cast or splints.  Call your surgeon and make appropriate follow-ups with trusted colleagues.