ما هو الضماد الأنفي؟

 بعد عملية تجميل الأنف، تُوضع جبيرة على الأنف وتُوضع شاشة معقمة تحت الأنف. يُطلق على مزيج الجبيرة والشاشة المعقمة تحت الأنف اسم الضمادة الأنفية. يجب أن تبقى الجبيرة أو القالب الأنفي على الأنف لمدة أسبوع، لكن يمكنك تغيير الشاشة المعقمة تحت الأنف بنفسك كل ست ساعات.
After rhinoplasty, one of the important steps in the recovery process is the nasal dressing. The dressing refers to the combination of the splint placed on the nose and the sterile gauze positioned under the nose. Each of these components plays an important role in protecting the nose, controlling discharge, and helping maintain the shape of the nose during the first days after surgery. In this article, we review everything you need to know about nasal dressings, how to care for them, and the essential precautions.

What Is Nasal Dressing?

Nasal dressing consists of two main components:

The Splint (Nasal Cast) on the Nose

This is a lightweight piece made of aluminum, plastic, or thermoplastic that is placed on the bridge of the nose to support and protect the newly shaped nasal structure.

Sterile Gauze Under the Nose

This is a small piece of gauze placed under the nostrils (usually resting on the upper lip) and secured with adhesive tape. Together, these two components protect the new nasal structure and help control postoperative discharge.

The Role of Sterile Gauze Under the Nose

After rhinoplasty, mild bloody discharge is completely normal. The sterile gauze placed under the nose is used for the following reasons:
✔ Absorbing nasal discharge
✔ Preventing contamination around the nose
✔ Stopping discharge from flowing onto the skin
✔ Helping maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the surgical area
The gauze is usually positioned so that it does not stick directly inside the nostrils but remains placed just underneath them.

How Often Should the Gauze Under the Nose Be Changed?

You can change the gauze under the nose approximately every 6 hours.
This should be done with completely clean hands and in a hygienic environment.

When Should the Gauze Be Replaced?

✔ When it becomes completely wet
✔ When it develops an unpleasant odor
✔ When you feel moisture on the upper lip

Important Note

Changing the gauze has no connection with the nasal splint. The splint should never be moved or allowed to become wet.