Why Would I Have to Wear Splints at Night for 4 to 6 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

July 10, 2013
Asked By:Bbangelle

Hello my surgery is scheduled in 2 weeks I was told by my surgeon he would have to break my nose on the same side but twice to make it straight he said after wards I'd have to wear splints in my nostrils at night for 4 to 6 weeks? What are these splints for?

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July 11, 2013

Answer: Splints inside the nose

July 11, 2013

Answer: Splints inside the nose

July 11, 2013

Answer: Splints in nostrils after rhinoplasty

July 11, 2013

Answer: Splints in nostrils after rhinoplasty

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