How long should the internal splints stays after rhinoplasty?

We almost never use splints because we use a suturing technique to prevent the need for this, but it is a well accepted technique. Typically splints stay in for a week, but perhaps your surgeon was more concerned with scarring because of your anatomy. Hope that helps. Best,Dr. Donath 

I remove them at 5 days post surgery. However, every surgeon has their own approach to this type of thing. There is a small risk of infection that results from having a splint in the nose for a prolonged period of time. Discuss with your surgeon to figure out their reasoning for leaving them in for so long. I'm glad you're so happy with your results!Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Each surgeon may have different lengths of time they prefer to leave internal splints in after surgery on the nose.  I personally prefer to leave them in for about a week.  I have not heard of leaving them in for 6 months, but it is possible your surgeon wants to leave them in longer because of issues with your particular nose.  I would discuss your concern with your surgeon.  

Hello Marogys1978,Surgical splints serve several purposes but are not always required.  When used they help to keep the septum (midline of the nose) in place.  This can be especially important if you had a very deviated septum, a preexisting hole in the septum, or if a hole was created inadvertently during the surgery.  The second function that splints serve is to help prevent scars from developing on the inside of the nose.  Anytime there are two raw edges which can occur during a rhinoplasty, the body has a tendency to form a scar band between them.  This can be quite difficult to treat once it develops so an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  When splints are used they are frequently removed at the end of a week.  However, depending on what was done and how much work was done on the inside, this time can be extended.  Six months is quite a long time but if you are happy with your surgeon and pleased with your result then it is best to follow his recipe post operatively as in his/her experience that provides the best result.  I hope this helps and good luck.