Oct 25, 2018 · Some plastic surgeons may use nasal packing after surgery routinely or only in certain cases. However, I don't think most rhinoplasty surgeons don't necessarily need to use nasal packing …

Jun 12, 2015 · Hi doctors, I still have packing in my nose 3 days after surgery. My surgeon had said the packing was of the disolveable type and would be gone in 2-3 days...

Aug 31, 2010 · Packing of the nose is an antiquated way of performing a rhinoplasty that was discarded over 20 years ago. Packing in the nose creates lots of pain and pressure because the nasal tissues …

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Jul 19, 2024 · We do not use nasal packing routinely for the last 25 years either. The rate limiting factor for your ability to breathe is the type of turbinate reduction that you will undergo. Carbonates are …

Apr 11, 2008 · Unfortunately, nasal packing can cause significant nasal congestion with resultant post-operative discomfort. For this reason, packing isn’t always utilized when patients undergo …

Dec 14, 2011 · The purpose of nasal packing after Septoplasty is to exert pressure on the operated septum and lower the risk of bleeding in between the septal linings. This can be accomplished by …

Sep 23, 2013 · Most dissolvable packing will be long gone at one month. Irrigating the nose with a saline neti pot will help wash out any remaining crusts. If you have exposed bone in the nose from a …

Jul 21, 2016 · Traditionally after nasal surgery, plastic surgeons will use packing for splints to support the nasal structure during recovery. However with advancements in medical technology, it is …

Oct 24, 2013 · Nasal packing is primarily used to help prevent any bleeding after surgery. If you feel that some of your packing has come out but you are not having any bleeding, then there most likely is no …