Does every rhinoplasty patient get packing put in their nose after surgery?

March 20, 2019
Asked By:LilyOT97 in Pittsburgh, PA

I’m getting my rhinoplasty surgery next month and I’ve heard the removal of the packing is extremely painful. I was wondering if every single rhinoplasty patient gets packing put in or is it optional? Is it only put in for open rhinoplasty or closed rhinoplasty as well? I’m extremely nervous for the aftermath of my surgery when I go to my 1st post-op visit (removal of splints, stitches, etc)

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March 25, 2019

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March 22, 2019

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March 21, 2019

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