How long after rhinoplasty can the nasal splint be removed?
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
In general, the nasal splint can be removed 7 to 10 days after rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty involves implanting prosthetics, autologous cartilage, or injecting fillers into the nose to alter the bony and soft tissue framework, thereby increasing nasal height and improving nasal contour. Postoperatively, it is important to keep the nose clean, avoid forcefully rubbing or bumping the nose, and prevent displacement of the implant or affecting the nasal shape.
Generally, the nasal splint can be removed 7 to 10 days after rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty involves implanting prosthetics, autologous cartilage, or injecting fillers into the nose to alter the nasal bone and soft tissue framework, thereby increasing nasal height and improving nasal contour. The usual reference price for rhinoplasty ranges from 3,000 to 8,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is typically observed 1 to 3 months after surgery, although symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain may occur. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If undergoing simple prosthetic rhinoplasty, swelling generally starts to subside significantly around 7 days post-surgery, and the incision begins to heal. If the nasal shape remains stable without obvious abnormalities, the splint can be removed at this time. However, for more complex rhinoplasty procedures, such as combining autologous cartilage grafting with prosthetic implantation, the surgical trauma is relatively greater, and the nasal tissue repair period may be slightly prolonged, so splint removal might be delayed to about 10 days post-surgery.
It is recommended to visit a正规 hospital and perform the above procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure surgical safety and stability. After surgery, keep the nose clean, avoid forcefully rubbing or bumping the nose to prevent implant displacement or affect nasal shape. Use gentle movements when washing your face to avoid allowing dirty water to enter the nasal cavity.
