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?
January 26, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty cast or splint - how long Most surgeon leave the cast/splint on for 1-2 weeks.I aim for 1 week because it tends to come off on its own if left on for longer - an then patients think something bad has happened.I also have found in some patients that if it is left on for longer than 1 week then get acne on their nose.So this is what I do to decrease swelling (has proven to be affective in personal experience with 100s of patients and/or from evidence based medicine). 1) Head elevated following surgery for at least 72hrs2) Oral steroids3) Diuretics in some patients4) Low salt/low carb, grain, dairy diet for 2 weeks before and two after (many stay on longer due to increased energy and sustained weight loss).5) Tape nose after splint off for about 3-5 days 6) no strenuous activity for 3 wks after surgeryThis is not meant to be medical advice, just what i do for my patients.Those interested can cheek out at austinfaceandnose.com or drweinfeld.com
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January 26, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty cast or splint - how long Most surgeon leave the cast/splint on for 1-2 weeks.I aim for 1 week because it tends to come off on its own if left on for longer - an then patients think something bad has happened.I also have found in some patients that if it is left on for longer than 1 week then get acne on their nose.So this is what I do to decrease swelling (has proven to be affective in personal experience with 100s of patients and/or from evidence based medicine). 1) Head elevated following surgery for at least 72hrs2) Oral steroids3) Diuretics in some patients4) Low salt/low carb, grain, dairy diet for 2 weeks before and two after (many stay on longer due to increased energy and sustained weight loss).5) Tape nose after splint off for about 3-5 days 6) no strenuous activity for 3 wks after surgeryThis is not meant to be medical advice, just what i do for my patients.Those interested can cheek out at austinfaceandnose.com or drweinfeld.com
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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? No. This will not create any change in the amount of swelling that is present when the case is eventually removed. It will likely create a ton of white heads and pimples on your nose, however, as the cast, tape and glue tend to block the pores in your nasal skin.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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? No. This will not create any change in the amount of swelling that is present when the case is eventually removed. It will likely create a ton of white heads and pimples on your nose, however, as the cast, tape and glue tend to block the pores in your nasal skin.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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