I was instructed to remove my rhinoplasty cast on the 7th day after surgery. are there any tips of removing it? will pulling it off hurt my nose? I was told to put vaseline along the bandage edges and take a shower and let the steam losen it abit and then remove it once Iam out? should I peel it off from one side to the other?
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It's not unusual to have some swelling immediately after a Rhinoplasty. This will continue for 6-9 months to a lessening degree. For specific results, you would need to speak with your Rhinoplasty Surgeon as he/she's the only one that knows what was done to your nose during...
Yes, removing nasal packing will generally make the nose smaller or narrower. Packing type and shape will vary among surgeons and rhinoplasty procedures. If packing is used for your rhinoplasty, then it is typically removed the next day in the office.
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Dr. Chaboki
Dear Steven, Uneven nasal bones is not an uncommon occurrence. You may have had an early trauma to the nose where it was fractured and you just did not know it or it may be a natural occurrence. Typically applying pressure to the bone will not "set it" straight. This is done during rhinoplasty...
