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)
March 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty packing I would definitely take this question to your board-certified surgeon as every facial plastic surgeon has their own techniques and some do pack regardless of the procedure, whereas others will not pack unless the procedure is more extensive. If done correctly and well, unpacking should not be a painful task. Good luck!
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty packing I would definitely take this question to your board-certified surgeon as every facial plastic surgeon has their own techniques and some do pack regardless of the procedure, whereas others will not pack unless the procedure is more extensive. If done correctly and well, unpacking should not be a painful task. Good luck!
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Packing After Rhinoplasty The need for packing will depend on the extent of the procedure. If extensive septal work is performed, I will usually place some form of packing. However, in the absence of a septoplasty, I will usually not pack the nasal passages but will use a vaseline gauze in the nasal vestibule (nostril). Contrary to what you might have heard, nasal packing isn't very painful if applied and removed carefully.
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March 21, 2019
Answer: Packing After Rhinoplasty The need for packing will depend on the extent of the procedure. If extensive septal work is performed, I will usually place some form of packing. However, in the absence of a septoplasty, I will usually not pack the nasal passages but will use a vaseline gauze in the nasal vestibule (nostril). Contrary to what you might have heard, nasal packing isn't very painful if applied and removed carefully.
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