Goodbye to Postoperative Pain! New Nasal Packing Materials for a More Comfortabl

After nasal surgery, having your nostrils tightly packed with gauze, being forced to breathe only through your mouth, and waking up with a dry mouth and a throbbing headache…

And worst of all—the dreaded packing removal during dressing change! That moment feels like having your soul ripped out along with the gauze…

This might be the real, tearful experience of many who have undergone traditional nasal surgery. It’s precisely because of these “horror stories” that many people who should have undergone surgery sooner delay it again and again, choosing to endure long-term nasal congestion and headaches rather than face the “postoperative pain.”

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Traditional Nasal Packing:
Why Does It Scare People So Much?

Nasal packing is indeed an essential step in nasal surgery:

• It effectively stops bleeding by compressing the highly vascular surgical site.

• Provides internal support to the nasal cavity, promoting proper tissue healing.

• Prevents postoperative nasal adhesions, especially in surgeries like septoplasty.

However, although traditional gauze packing is practical, it also brings considerable discomfort:

• Inability to breathe through the nose, leading to dry mouth and poor sleep from mouth-breathing all night.

• Headaches and facial swelling due to pressure from the packing, making it unbearable.

• The intense pain during packing removal has become a psychological trauma for many.

These experiences have gradually evolved into a fear of nasal surgery, causing many to hesitate to take the step toward treatment.

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Upgraded New Materials:
A Different, More Comfortable Recovery

With continuous advancements in medical materials, nasal packing is undergoing a “gentle revolution.” The emergence of various new materials has fundamentally improved the postoperative recovery experience, turning it from “inevitable pain” to a “comfortable option.”

1. Absorbable Hemostatic Materials
   Suitable for most routine nasal surgeries. They provide hemostatic protection in the early postoperative period and are gradually absorbed by the body as the wound heals. Patients no longer have to endure the secondary pain of “packing removal.”

2. Perforated Packing Sponges
   Unlike traditional sponges, the new generation of sponge materials features a central ventilation design and memory function—expanding uniformly in a preset shape upon contact with blood or tissue fluid to provide stable and appropriate pressure. A hydrophilic coating on the surface reduces adhesion to the wound, making removal easier.

3. Perforated Packing Balloons
   New balloon-style packing materials bring further breakthroughs in comfort, balancing “breathing” and “bleeding control.” The central ventilation design allows partial airflow during packing; the adjustable balloon structure controls pressure through inflation levels, providing just the right amount of compression; and a special surface coating reduces adhesion and pain during removal. Deflating the balloon allows for easy removal.

4. Nasal Septal Stents (Septal Staplers)
   For straightforward septoplasty, these use a precise clamping design to correct deviation while ensuring accurate wound alignment, achieving hemostasis, support, and adhesion prevention in one step. The biggest advantage: patients can breathe through their nose immediately after surgery, completely avoiding packing!

Additionally, there are new polymer materials such as hemostatic powder and synthetic absorbable nasal packing, which offer better biocompatibility and significantly reduce discomfort during removal while ensuring efficacy.

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Renshu ENT:
Making Comfort a Priority in Every Step of Your Surgery

It might seem like a small detail, but it directly impacts your quality of life in the days following surgery. At Renshu ENT, we understand your concerns and are committed to integrating comfortable healthcare into every aspect of nasal surgery—from preoperative assessment to anesthesia selection, from surgical techniques to postoperative recovery. Your comfort is always our priority, including in the critical step of nasal packing.

Our professional team will select the most suitable hemostasis and packing方案 for each patient based on their specific condition, surgery type, and individual needs. We aim to minimize postoperative discomfort, accelerate recovery, and achieve optimal surgical outcomes.

At Renshu, we firmly believe that healthcare should not be a process of “endurance.” From preoperative to postoperative care, we pay attention to every detail and carefully manage every step, all to make your recovery journey easier and more comfortable.


 

Today, with the widespread application of new materials, nasal surgery has long shed its label of being “painful” and has become increasingly comfortable, safe, and acceptable.

Health shouldn’t wait. If you’ve been delaying a nasal surgery due to fear, now might be the time to reconsider.

Welcome to Renshu—experience a truly comfortable and reassuring journey to health!