My ENT/facial plastic surgeon wants me to wear the splint/cast for 2 weeks! is that too long? I am having a septorhinoplasty done
Answer: Splint/cast for two weeks?
2 weeks is generally the amount of time patients will wear a cast and tape on their nose. A hard cast in generally worn for the first week, followed by brown paper tape the second. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding any specific guidelines they have. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck!
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Answer: Splint/cast for two weeks?
2 weeks is generally the amount of time patients will wear a cast and tape on their nose. A hard cast in generally worn for the first week, followed by brown paper tape the second. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding any specific guidelines they have. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck!
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February 22, 2013
Answer: How long to use splints (internal and external) for rhinoplasty
i generally use internal (not packing) and external splints for one week. if a lot of septal work was done i will use the internal splint for two weeks. but i dont think too weeks is too long for the external splint. however, it might lead to some temporary acne.
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February 22, 2013
Answer: How long to use splints (internal and external) for rhinoplasty
i generally use internal (not packing) and external splints for one week. if a lot of septal work was done i will use the internal splint for two weeks. but i dont think too weeks is too long for the external splint. however, it might lead to some temporary acne.
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October 18, 2013
Answer: One week is typical for a nasal splint/ case Two weeks does seem long but all surgeons have their own individual protocols. I will typically remove a splint at 5-7 days at the latest. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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October 18, 2013
Answer: One week is typical for a nasal splint/ case Two weeks does seem long but all surgeons have their own individual protocols. I will typically remove a splint at 5-7 days at the latest. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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February 21, 2013
Answer: Splinting after surgery
The norm is 1-2 weeks. Wearing the splint for longer definitely will not compromise your result. If this is what your surgeon recommends, I would trust his recommendations.
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February 21, 2013
Answer: Splinting after surgery
The norm is 1-2 weeks. Wearing the splint for longer definitely will not compromise your result. If this is what your surgeon recommends, I would trust his recommendations.
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February 21, 2013
Answer: Nasal Casting Length May Vary by Surgeon
Since plastic surgery is an art and a science, if your surgeon feels that you need a cast for 2 weeks there may be a special reason why she/he feels that way. It may be the usual routine or it may be indicated in your case. I would speak with your surgeon further if you have concerns. I typically leave the cast on anywhere from 6 to 8 days, but again every surgeon is different.
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February 21, 2013
Answer: Nasal Casting Length May Vary by Surgeon
Since plastic surgery is an art and a science, if your surgeon feels that you need a cast for 2 weeks there may be a special reason why she/he feels that way. It may be the usual routine or it may be indicated in your case. I would speak with your surgeon further if you have concerns. I typically leave the cast on anywhere from 6 to 8 days, but again every surgeon is different.
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