Rhinoplasty

Certain noses allow scars to be hidden inside the nasal cavity. In these cases, there will be no apparent scar. In other cases, however, there are external scars that are not very apparent, as a result of incisions (cuts) made in the columella or nasal wings to better harmonize the result or even nasal physiology.
Each patient behaves differently in relation to the evolution of the scars and in the specific case of the nose, they generally become imperceptible. Certain patients may, however, be prone to unsightly scarring (hypertrophic or keloid). This fact should be discussed at the initial consultation, as well as your family characteristics. Fair-skinned people tend to develop this type of scarring less often.

Various clinical and surgical resources allow us to improve these unsightly scars at the right time. However, hypertrophic or keloid scars should not be confused with the natural evolution of the mediate healing period. Any doubts about your healing progress should be clarified during your post-operative visits, when the stage you are at can be assessed.

Various clinical and surgical resources allow us to improve these unsightly scars at the right time. However, the “mediate period” of normal healing (from the 30th day to the 12th month) should not be confused with a healing complication. Any doubts about your progress should be clarified with your doctor.

No. There is an aesthetic balance between the nose and the face, which the surgeon must observe in order to preserve the naturalness and authenticity of the face. The quality of the skin on the nose can also affect the prognosis of the desired result. Each case is studied so that the nose can be given the best possible shape, within the requirements of the face. If your choice coincides with the type of nose you have planned, your wish will undoubtedly be granted. Surgeon and patient must agree on the possible result. In addition, the nose has numerous functions, including breathing and olfaction, which need to be respected.

No. Several phases are characteristic of the post-operative period of the nose. This is why, in the first phase (right after the immobilizing bandage is removed, around the 7th day), despite the correction of various aesthetic defects of the original nose, we notice edema (swelling) which decreases over the days and tends to normalize around 6 to 12 months. There are patients who achieve the final result a little earlier, as well as others who go beyond this period. Whether or not transient edema persists for a longer period than normal does not usually interfere with the final result.

Rhinoplasty aims to improve aesthetic conditions and, when necessary, correct some of the patient’s respiratory alterations, when these conditions are precarious in the original nose. There may be slight breathing difficulties at certain times of the day in the immediate post-operative period. Over time it tends to normalize. When correction of the septum is necessary, rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time or on a second occasion, depending on the case.

The effect of surgery on this symptom is unpredictable. The important thing is to try as much as possible to preserve respiratory functions during rhinoplasty.

The result of a rhinoplasty lasts for a long time. After a few years, as with any part of the body, there may be some morphological changes in the nasal region due to the patient’s age.

Every medical act includes a variable risk and plastic surgery, as part of medicine, is no exception. You can minimize the risk by preparing each patient properly, but you can’t eliminate it completely.

Both local anesthesia under sedation and general anesthesia can be used. It will be up to the surgical team to choose the most appropriate one.

Between one and two hours. In some cases this time is exceeded. However, surgical time should not be confused with the length of time the patient stays in the operating room, as this also includes the period of anesthetic preparation and post-operative recovery. Your doctor will be able to tell you the total time.

It can vary from half a day to a day in hospital. Depending on the type of anesthesia used and the patient’s recovery in the immediate postoperative period.

When the fracture procedure is carried out, the nose is immobilized with a plaster cast or other material, which covers it completely, for around seven to eight days. In some cases, nasal packing is used, which can be left in place for 24 to 72 hours. When combined with septoplasty or removal of the nasal conchae, the length of time the tampons are in place can be extended.

There is a little bleeding, which is normal in the first 48 hours. This shouldn’t be a cause for concern, however, as a protective bandage over the opening of the nose is purposely kept in place in order to sanitize this bleeding. This additional dressing can be changed at home as often as necessary.

Rarely. Rhinoplasty is generally comfortable in the post-operative period. When pain does occur, it is usually treated with common painkillers.

Always with the head discreetly raised off the bed (two pillows). Keep your face up whenever possible.

As long as there are bruises, it is advisable to avoid sun exposure.

Until the desired result is achieved, several evolutionary phases are characteristic of this type of surgery. This is why oedema (swelling), “patches” of blood infiltrate and difficulty breathing in the first few days are common, and some people experience these phenomena less intensely than others. Any concerns you may have should be passed on to your plastic surgeon. Remember that no results from cosmetic surgery of the nose should be evaluated before the period between the 6th and 12th days. post-operative month.