Will taking out the splints after septoplasty due to excessive bleeding undo the results of the surgery?

January 7, 2017
Asked By:healthiswealth718 in California, CA

I had septoplasty/turbinoplasty done a few days ago and went to the ER the same night due to excessive bleeding. The Dr there wanted to take the splints out but I asked if he could just remove the blood clot to stop the bleeding as I wanted the splints in place to secure my septum. The bleeding stopped but the next day, it continued again and this time my ENT Dr. went ahead and took the splints out replacing it with packing. Will this undo the results of the surgery?

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