What is ultrasonic rhinoplasty and how is it performed?
After being used successfully in the USA and Europe in early 2010s, ultrasonic rhinoplasty became a modern technology used widely in hospitals throughout the world after outcome based research. In the last 5 years, it has been used in wide fields of use in Turkey as well. It utilizes a “piezotome” device instead of traditional surgical chisel and hammer. It is also performed under general anesthesia as all other rhinoplasty operations. It does not affect the overall duration of the rhinoplasty, which means it also takes approximately 1.5-2 hours. It is essential to have an examination and consultation along with patient’s past medical history beforehand. Thus, the surgeon can understand the wishes of the patient clearly.
What are the advantages of ultrasonic rhinoplasty?
Being accepted as a modern technological approach, ultrasonic rhinoplasty reduces the traumatic effects of the surgery. In this sense, the swelling and bruising around the eyes, that are normal after a rhinoplasty operation, can be minimized. Since it hosts a precise medical craftsmanship, the bones of the nose can be broken in exact intended measurements. It is also useful for minimizing the complications and pain rates. Normally, there can be some damage done to nerves and nerve endings in conventional rhinoplasty operations. However, success rate has been increased up to 95% with ultrasonic rhinoplasty.
What should be done after an ultrasonic rhinoplasty?
The first thing to be done after an ultrasonic rhinoplasty is to adjust the sleeping position of the patient correctly. The patient must be careful not to lie face down while sleeping, but rather put supportive pillows to ensure a lifted sleeping position lying on their back. The medications, topical creams, nose sprays should be used as instructed by the doctor if the doctor deems them necessary. The follow-up visit to the doctor after the surgery is also very important.
What is ultrasonic rhinoplasty and how is it performed?
After being used successfully in the USA and Europe in early 2010s, ultrasonic rhinoplasty became a modern technology used widely in hospitals throughout the world after outcome based research. In the last 5 years, it has been used in wide fields of use in Turkey as well. It utilizes a “piezotome” device instead of traditional surgical chisel and hammer. It is also performed under general anesthesia as all other rhinoplasty operations. It does not affect the overall duration of the rhinoplasty, which means it also takes approximately 1.5-2 hours. It is essential to have an examination and consultation along with patient’s past medical history beforehand. Thus, the surgeon can understand the wishes of the patient clearly.
What are the advantages of ultrasonic rhinoplasty?
Being accepted as a modern technological approach, ultrasonic rhinoplasty reduces the traumatic effects of the surgery. In this sense, the swelling and bruising around the eyes, that are normal after a rhinoplasty operation, can be minimized. Since it hosts a precise medical craftsmanship, the bones of the nose can be broken in exact intended measurements. It is also useful for minimizing the complications and pain rates. Normally, there can be some damage done to nerves and nerve endings in conventional rhinoplasty operations. However, success rate has been increased up to 95% with ultrasonic rhinoplasty.
What should be done after an ultrasonic rhinoplasty?
The first thing to be done after an ultrasonic rhinoplasty is to adjust the sleeping position of the patient correctly. The patient must be careful not to lie face down while sleeping, but rather put supportive pillows to ensure a lifted sleeping position lying on their back. The medications, topical creams, nose sprays should be used as instructed by the doctor if the doctor deems them necessary. The follow-up visit to the doctor after the surgery is also very important.
