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While there are different types of nasal splints, for the most part, the splints are thin plastic, or silicone, and are held in by a stitch through the nasal septum. To remove the splints, the stitch is cut, removed, and the splints are then pulled out one by one (you will have one on the right and one on the left). I'm sure that practices vary, but I do NOT numb the nose before I remove splints. The numbing medicine is a spray, and the nasal splints prevent the numbing medication from reaching the area that it needs to numb. Removal of the splints takes less than a minute. You can do it!
A septoplasty procedure is performed through the nostrils operating upon the cartilage and bone in the back of the nose and will have no improvement for a crooked nose. A rhinoplasty needs to be performed to straighten a crooked nose which involves osteotomies and spreader grafts placed on the...
Depending on your insurance company, they will likely cover some or all of any functional portion of your surgery. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to evaluate your nose in person and provide you with advice. I hope this helps, and I...
Any intranasal surgery causes swelling inside the nose and some increased production of nasal mucous and snot. However, this should begin to lessen as you heal. You didn't mention how far out from surgery you are. A LOT of CLEAR, water-like dripping from the nose absolutely MUST be evaluated...
