Can internal splints for a septorhinoplasty be displaced inside nose after heavy sneezing?

September 11, 2015
Asked By:aga1994 in Tokyo, JP

Ive had a septo-rhinoplasty 8 days ago with internal splints. after heavy sneezing (through my mouth) I've noticed my splint on the left nostril is not there, where did it go because it certainly didn't fall off?

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September 14, 2015

Answer: Internal Nasal Splints

Amit Bhrany, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 14, 2015

Answer: Internal Nasal Splints

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September 13, 2015

Answer: Displaced splints

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