Do you have to wear a splint after nose tip surgery?

Generally, for a tip rhinoplasty, you don't have to wear a splint, however your surgeon may elect to do so to control the edema and swelling and help shape the tip and the supratip break.  If there is a reason you don't want to wear the splint (i.e. going back to work) you should discuss the need for splinting with your doctor. 

Hope that helps.

Christopher C. Chang, MD

Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

It's going to depend on your surgeon. Some simply use tape. Some use a splint. Some use both. A splint provides support and helps to reduce swelling. My best advice would be to call your surgeon's office and see what he or she uses. Kindly,Kouros Azar

I typically will place an external cast following rhinoplasty surgery which stays in place about a week.  Additionally, if septal work was performed,  internal septal splints are placed to stabilize the septum and help prevent movement.   I also use a nostril mold which helps  stabilize the tip of the nose during healing.  Patients typically wear this continuously for the first week, and then sleep with it for 6-8 weeks, until the tip has become more healed.  This helps prevent shifting, and provides a secure base while healing is occuring