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

February 27, 2010
Asked By:ray1980 in El Cajon

I am going in for Rhinoplasty and I am concerned about the cartilage in the nose shifting back to where it was after being broken. can wearing a splint longer than a week help reduce the chances of it shifting back?

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March 2, 2010

Answer: Only need to wear the splint for 6-7 days.

March 2, 2010

Answer: Only need to wear the splint for 6-7 days.

March 3, 2010

Answer: Don't use the nasal splint beyond a week

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March 3, 2010

Answer: Don't use the nasal splint beyond a week

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