Drip pad removal or replace?

Thank you for your question.  Ask your surgeon of course, but I generally tell my patients that they can take it off whenever they think that the nuissance of having to dab with a tissue is less than the nussance of having the gauze sit continually under their nose.  This intersection happens as the rate of ooze slows down and is a decision I let me patients decide.  All the best!

Dear mynoseplastryThe purpose of the Drip pad is to prevent dripping from your nose. Once you have stopped dripping, you can stop wearing the pad. In most cases, this is after the first 24 to 48 hours. You should ask your surgeon for instructions. If you are still dripping heavily at this point, you should contact your surgeon.

It really depends on how you're healing.  Most patients have significantly reduced oozing and drainage by about 3-4 days.  If the patient is not oozing blood, I usually recommend patients just leave the drip pad off.  Sometimes, having the drip pad continuously on can be a nuisance.  Don't forget to continue nasal saline irrigations--these are important for a good recovery and healing.  Take care.