FAQ
Rhinoplasty FAQs
Q - What is nasal packing?
A - Nasal packing, in which gauze or cotton packs are applied to the nasal chambers, is used to control or prevent bleeding and sometimes to support the septum after rhinoplasty. The packing is typically removed within twenty-four to forty-eight hours after surgery. Not all patients require nasal packing, but it is still often used as a preventative measure. This is, unfortunately, one aspect of rhinoplasty that most patients find to be uncomfortable.
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