Optimizing Postoperative Care in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: A Review of the Role of Nasal Packing and Alternatives in Complication Management

In conclusion, the decision to employ nasal packing in rhinoplasty and septoplasty should be made carefully, considering patient comfort and surgica l context. Evidence suggests that nasal packing may not consistently provide significant advantages and could lead to adverse outcomes. Nasal splints offer similar advantages and may be considered viable alternatives. Surgeons should tailor their approach to individual patient needs, with further re search needed to refine postoperative management for these procedures.Level of Evidence III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these evidence-based medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266.
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research