To choose the most appropriate method of surgery, it is necessary to check the condition of the bone and cartilage tissues of the external nose and skin. During the preparation process, the surgeon also evaluates all possible consequences of the operation and predicts how the recovery will proceed. If necessary, a computer simulation of the new shape of the nose can be carried out.
The course of the operation
Rhinoplasty is done on an empty stomach, so the last meal should be no later than 8 hours, drinks without sugar and gas can be drunk in 4-5 hours.
Immediately before the operation, a professional hygiene of the nasal cavity is performed.
During rhinoplasty, several defects can be corrected at once.
The average duration of the operation is from 2 to 3.5 hours.
After rhinoplasty, a rigid plaster bandage is applied to the nose area. It fixes cartilage and soft tissues, preventing their displacement. After 7-10 days, the surgeon can remove the bandage — this usually happens simultaneously with the removal of the stitches.
Postoperative hematomas and edema last 3-4 weeks. Complete restoration of nasal tissues after rhinoplasty takes about 3 months.