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How is cast, stitch, and splint removal after a rhinoplasty?

maylin.isabellaJul 6, 2017
I get my cast removed tomorrow exactly 1 week after my surgery and although I've seen some videos I don't know what to expect. I have stitches on the incision between my nostrils and then 2 splints inside my nose. Will they hurt to get removed? If so, what type of pain is it?

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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
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Answered on Jul 9, 2017
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Dr. Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)
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