Will the Indentation from the Splint Go Away?

Question

I had an open rhinoplasty almost a month ago and can still feel an indentaton where the external splint was (for the first 10 days), it's at the top of my nose near my eyes, will this likely go away?

William Franckle, MD, FACS · Answer

Without an examination it is impossible to answer your question precisely.  But after surgery many patients feel irregularities along the bridge of the nose. Whether or not this will be visible will only be known with time, follow up with your surgeon is essential.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing you in person and examining your nose &ndash; you should consider seeing your surgeon for an assessment

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

At this time I doubt it is from the splint. There might be an irregularity from lowering a boney hump you had. As long as you can't see it, I wouldn't worry about it. If it's visible at three months you could certainly discuss it with your surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

If the indentation is secondary to swelling this will resolve in the near future. As long as you cannot see the indentation it is probably secondary to a palpable irregularity of the healing fracture site caused by moving the nasal bones during surgery. This also will resolve.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Hi,

	The answer is yes. This is due to swelling. Once the swelling subsides the indent will fade away. May take up to 12 weeks.

	Best,

	Dr.S.

Will the Indentation from the Splint Go Away?

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