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Nasal splints removal. sounds horrible?

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Not bad: Had them myself after septal surgery and i can tell you it is nothing to worry about. They are soft rubber and come out easily.

Answered 2/13/2013

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Nasal splints: External nasal splints ( usually after rhinoplasty or nasal fracture repair) are simple and painless. Internal splints, sometimes used after septal repair or reconstruction, does cause some discomfort upon removal but it takes but a few seconds and no discomfort afterwards.

Answered 8/20/2013

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