Can Wearing a Splint over Nose Longer Than a Week Help Rhinoplasty Results?

Hi Ray,
Nasal splints are usually removed 5 to 7 days after rhinoplasty. I have my patients keep their splint. For the next two weeks I advise them to lightly tape the spint to their nose just to remind them to not bang their nose dring the night, and protect it from unruly sleep partners. By about 18 days the nasal bones are stable. As others here have commented, it is the rhinoplasty surgery that determines your result, not the splint. Wearing the splint constantly beyond 7 days is protective but will not effect your outcome.
Good luck, be well, and enjoy your new nose.
Dr. P

It’s not unusual for plastic surgeons to use nasal splints following rhinoplasty surgery. Nasal splints help stabilize the nasal bones and also minimize nasal swelling. There usually left in place for about a week following surgery. At this point the nasal bones have stabilized and nasal splints have achieved their usefulness.
                Nasal splints may help minimize swelling in the immediate post-operative period, but splints have minimal effect upon swelling after one week. For these reasons, the use of nasal splints offers no significant advantages for rhinoplasty patients after seven to ten days following surgery. 

Wearing a cast helps protect the nasal bones after rhinoplasty. It does help mold the nose, and will not help shape the cartilages. Wearing it longer does not improve the result.