Nasal intubation after rhinoplasty. Is 3 months post op sufficient time? Will this affect my rhinoplasty results?

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Female/27 , light skin color I had an open rhinoplasty. I have implanted silicone for a higher nose, and ear cartilage for my nose tip. I am planning another surgery for my jaw, and my surgeon told me that I would have to be nasally intubated. I was recommended that three months post rhino is fine to be nasally intubated, but I am partially worried that my nasal tip will fall or the silicone will move. Is it okay to be nasally intubated after three months of rhinoplasty surgery?

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello if you will have again surgery so silicone inside your nose will be effected and change little bit and it will not make a problem for you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In all likelihood, three months postoperative is enough time after rhinoplasty to consider a nasal intubation. Consider visiting your surgeon or ENT for nasal endoscopy to determine the feasibility of nasal intubation, and to recommend which side the tube be placed. Afrin spray 20 minutes before your procedure may make the nasal intubation easier. A consultation with your anesthesiologist before surgery may also be helpful for ensuring your safety. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

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