Ultrasonic
Rhinoplasty
The rhinoplasty or nose surgery is a procedure pretty much requested all around the world due to the big difference that can do a beautiful nose in a person. Through this surgical operation you can do aesthetical and functional changes, and for that matter, not only improve the appearance, but also get a better quality of life for the patients.
With this procedure it is possible, for example, improve the respiratory function by straightening the nasal septum, reduce the size of the nasal turbinate’s and even combat the snoring.
However, not all the rhinoplasty surgeries are the same. One that stands out for the advanced technology and the huge benefits is the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty. We tell you everything that you need to know about this procedure here.
Which are the differences of an Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty?
The Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty is made in the operating room, under general anesthesia and with high technology tools. It last between 3 and 4 hours. Unlike the conventional rhinoplasty, that has an average medical leave between two and four weeks, in the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty the medical leave is only for a week.
And while the conventional rhinoplasty uses a traditional technique of the “hammer and chisel”, the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty uses elements that are even used in the neurosurgery field.
One of them is the piezoelectric scalpel, that issues ultrasounds that can be used with greater accuracy to re-shape osseous structures and correct defects like big noses, flat noses, fallen noses, wide noses or crooked noses.
The main advantage is using equipment with advanced technology because they shape the nasal bones without damaging soft tissues or the blood vessels, like veins, arteries and nerves. These benefits are translated in a more comfortable post-operative for the patients in comparison to the conventional rhinoplasty.
Remember that this type of rhinoplasty can be done at the age of 15 years old.
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty
Before and after
The benefits of the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty can not only be perceived during the surgery. The obtained results are also better, more harmonic and natural, that can generate very positive changes before and after the procedure.
Likewise, the post-operative phase has huge advantages. Because, even when a lot of people wants to do a nose surgery, the pain, the inconveniences and the recovery time that involves the traditional rhinoplasty can make people withdraw of the idea.
Instead, the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty, has a post-operative phase more comfortable and shorter. There is less inflammation and bruises and the pain is 95% less in comparison with the traditional technique.
This will allow, for example, from the second day of the nose surgery, that the patient resume activities like working from home and home study, because they will be qualified to use computers, tablets, cellphones, and other devices.
The in-person activities can be resume after a week of the surgery, and after two months the activities that require more physical effort, like going to the gym or practice high impact sports can be resumed.
Post-operative of the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty
The medical leave of the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty only lasts a week and the bandages of the nose should be used for only two weeks. Besides, unlike the conventional rhinoplasty, the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty do not require stitches, external points of suture and the nasal plugs.
It is also precise to point out that the post-operative of the Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty is essential within the process, because in this phase we carry out controls and take precautions that will help to conclude the nose surgery in the best way.
Some of the recommendations for the conventional rhinoplasty are:
- Sleep semi seated and face up with two pillows during the first days.
- Consume a light diet on the first day.
- Do not bend or lift heavy objects.
- Do not expose yourself to the sunlight and do not use glasses for two months.
For the patients that come from another places of Colombia or from other countries, it is necessary to stay two more weeks in Bogota after the nose surgery. Medical turism