Does Packing in the Nose Increase the Amount of Swelling?

July 23, 2013
Asked By:Lilly23 in us

I had an open septorhinoplasty and had packing in my nose which was removed 11 days after surgery along with my splint. My nose is now very wide and swollen. Is it possible that packing has contributed to the excessive swelling & increased width of my nose?

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July 26, 2013

Answer: Packing inside the nose does should not lead to permanent changes

July 26, 2013

Answer: Packing inside the nose does should not lead to permanent changes

July 30, 2013

Answer: Packing after rhinoplasty

July 30, 2013

Answer: Packing after rhinoplasty

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