How to Prevent Complications During the Application of Nasal Plaster (The Spider Maneuver)

Is Rigid Nasal Splinting Needed after Rhinoplasties? An 18-year Experience Using Surgical Tape

“…1 More recently, several authors have proposed different alternatives for nasal splinting, to avoid the nuisance for the surgeon and the patient that implies molding and using the plaster for at least 2 weeks. 2 The list of suggested materials includes thermoplastic, metal, fiberglass, 3 and acrylic 4 splints, each one with its singular pros and cons.…”

Research on the Effects of Immobilizing the Nasal Region with a Thermoplastic Splint in Case of Patients who have Undergone Rhinoplasty

“…In accordance with the specialized literature, the ideal splint should be light, adaptable, easy to remove and inexpensive [12]. The nasal splint involves molding and a plaster that should be used for at least 2 weeks using materials such as thermoplastic [13], fiberglass, metal or acr ylic splints [14][15][16]. Despite the fact that the postoperative use of splints has been a widespread practice, surgical tape is still being considered as an alternative by plastic surgeons [17].…”