When will nasal congestion subside after nasal augmentation with ear cartilage?
Jan 25, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
The removal time of nasal packing after auricular cartilage rhinoplasty should be determined based on the recovery condition. For patients with good recovery, nasal packing is generally removed around 4-6 days postoperatively, as the wound has healed and the nasal shape has stabilized, making the removal minimally impactful. Conversely, if the recovery is poor or accompanied by inflammation or infection, removal is typically postponed to 6-9 days to avoid compromising the stability of the implant and preventing nasal deformity.
Generally, ear cartilage rhinoplasty mainly uses a patient's own ear cartilage tissue to improve the shape of the nose. The typical reference price for ear cartilage rhinoplasty ranges from 10,000 to 50,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is usually observed within 7-10 days, although symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain may occur. The timing for removal of nasal packing after ear cartilage rhinoplasty primarily depends on individual recovery. For those recovering well, nasal packing can be removed between 4-6 days post-surgery. For those with slower recovery, it is recommended to wait 6-9 days for removal. Detailed explanation is as follows:
If postoperative care is properly performed after ear cartilage rhinoplasty, without local infection or inflammation, and if symptoms such as discomfort are absent and wound healing is rapid, nasal packing can be removed between 4-6 days after surgery. At this stage, the wound has gradually healed, and the nasal packing has provided sufficient support and stabilization. The implant remains stable, and removal of the nasal packing will not easily cause nasal deformation or collapse. Additionally, removal facilitates nasal breathing.
However, if postoperative care is inadequate after ear cartilage rhinoplasty, leading to local infection and inflammation, accompanied by symptoms such as swelling, pain, bleeding, or exudation, the wound healing process will be slower. In such cases, the duration of nasal packing use may need to be extended to 6-9 days to prevent premature removal, which could compromise the stability of the implant and lead to nasal deformity.
It is important to note that nasal packing removal after ear cartilage rhinoplasty should be performed under the guidance of a physician to avoid self-removal which may cause complications. Additionally, regular follow-up visits after surgery are necessary to monitor the healing process promptly.
