Rhinoplasty
Open, closed and ultrasonic rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgery performed to change the structure of the nose in order to harmonize the face. Sometimes it may be accompanied by a small septoplasty intervention to improve breathing.
There are two types of rhinoplasty, closed and open, it is the surgeon's task to perform a complete evaluation to choose the one indicated in each case.
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty is performed with a piezotome, an ultrasound device that allows the treatment of the bony elements of the nose in a millimetric way. This type of surgery has its pros and cons. As an advantage, this technique respects the soft tissues, but the piezotome forces, in all cases, to perform an extended open rhinoplasty. That is to say, the dissection has to be very wide to reach the bones.TYPE OF ANESTHESIA
General anesthesia or local anesthesia and sedation
RECOVERY TIME
1 month
DEFINITIVE RESULT
15 days
Cases
Process
INTERVENTION
For both types of rhinoplasty it is necessary to perform the surgery in hospital under general anesthesia and the patient will require one night of hospitalization. The duration of the intervention can range from 1h to 3h depending on the type of rhinoplasty. In the case of closed rhinoplasty: The inside of the nose is accessed through the nostrils, placing approaches in these orifices. In this way, no external incisions are made and therefore the scars are not visible after the operation. In the case of open rhinoplasty: Access to the nose is through an external incision in the columella, the cartilage that joins the nostrils. Therefore, this technique leaves a small scar in the nasal columella, but over time this is reduced to be almost invisible.
POST-OPERATORY
The recovery time for both types of rhinoplasty is the same. As for postoperative discomfort, the most important thing is to emphasize that rhinoplasty is not a painful surgery, there may be swelling and nasal congestion, especially during the hours after surgery. But these symptoms can be easily treated with analgesics, ice and rest. It takes 3 to 7 days for the patient to be able to return to his daily routine. At 7 days after surgery, the metal splint is removed and the area is protected with a bandage made of adhesive tape only. 14 days after the surgery, the nose will be completely uncovered and the patient will be able to start living a completely normal life. To appreciate the results properly, the patient must wait a period of 1 month, that the swelling has gone down enough to be able to assess the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a rhinoplasty change your face?
It is true that harmonizing the nose with the rest of the facial features is one of the major aesthetic changes. But it is not true that you are going to change, this intervention increases the beauty of your own face but it will not change its image and much less in a radical way.
What are the advantages of ultrasonic rhinoplasty?
The use of the piezotome, which provides greater precision in the cut. With the different tips we can draw the cut, file roughness of the bones or thin them. In conclusion, it brings precision to surgery while respecting the soft tissues.
Will I be able to wear glasses after rhinoplasty?
We recommend not wearing glasses for at least one month after surgery, as they will exert pressure on the nasal septum and may affect the final result.
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