Rhinoplasty: If I keep the cast and tape on for longer than 2 weeks, will it reduce the amount of swelling after it's removed?

January 23, 2014

I plan to get Rhinoplasty and I will need a dorsal hump removal (osteotomies), refining of the tip (I don't have thick skin), and possibility nostril reduction. I don't want to experience a lot of swelling, so I was wondering if I kept the cast on for longer will it reduce the swelling, in comparison to, if I took the cast off 2 weeks after surgery?

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January 26, 2014

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January 26, 2014

Answer: Rhinoplasty: If I keep the cast and tape on for longer than 2 weeks, will it reduce the amount of swelling after it's removed?

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January 26, 2014

Answer: Rhinoplasty: If I keep the cast and tape on for longer than 2 weeks, will it reduce the amount of swelling after it's removed?

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