Here he uses a special glue to hold the dressing to the skin of the nose. Steri-Strips are adhesive tapes that hold the splint to the skin. Cloth tape goes on top of the Steri-Strips just under the Aqauaplast Thermoplastic Splint. Dr. Bermant designs a splint for each patient. Here the cold firm unformed splint is sized for this patient's nose at the end of the rhinoplasty surgery.
Thermoplastic material is firm at normal temperatures.
When warmed, it becomes malleable and can be fitted to the nose. Dr. Bermant then cools the splint to restore its strength. 3 Rhinoplasty 4 Rhinoplasty 5 Learn about nasal reconstruction. Rhinophyma Acne Rosacea sculpting nasal deformity. If you like what you see and have learned here, call our office for a consultation .