The most requested surgeries
aimed at reshaping the shape and improving nasal functionality is rhinoplasty.
The rhinoplasty is the surgical procedure that allows to reshape the shape and / or size of the nose. It is a fairly frequent cosmetic surgery. Apart from considering the aesthetic part, it is important not to forget the respiratory function of the nose . Perhaps rhinoplasty should be combined with functional respiratory surgery, such as septoplasty or turbinate treatment .
Am I a candidate for rhinoplasty?
If you want to improve:
- the harmony of the face, modifying the shape or size of the nose,
- or suffer from breathing problems
- or have you had any facial-nasal trauma
and you want an aesthetic and functional result
!! YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE !!
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Free first medical visit
In the first consultation of a rhinoplasty, we take a complete medical history with anamnesis where the plastic surgeon assesses your case in a personalized way.
What is the price of a rhinoplasty?
At Guadalupe González Clinic we offer you the highest medical quality at the best price. We take care of everything so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. All these services are included in the price of the surgery:
- Preoperative study (surgery, nursing, anesthesia consultation and all complementary tests included).
- Operating room and hospitalization expenses.
- Postoperative follow-up at 24 hours.
- Postoperative medical check-ups until discharge including pain management for greater comfort.
Preoperative
In order for you to undergo a rhinoplasty with total safety, we must assess your general condition based on your possible drug and environmental allergies, personal and family pathological history, habitual and past medication, possible previous surgical interventions, toxic habits (tobacco), accidents, etc.
Since it is performed under general anesthesia, it is also necessary to have a general analysis, chest x-ray and electrocardiogram. With this study, the patient is visited by an anesthesiologist who will verify the results, as well as solve any doubts.
At Guadalupe González Clinic we will also take preoperative photographs, which will help us before, during and after nose surgery.
Surgical technique
Rhinoplasty is performed in an operating room with general anesthesia, depending on each patient. It usually lasts between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the technique required for each case: open or closed. In both techniques, different surgical maneuvers can be performed, such as filing the back, reduction, elevation and refinement of the nasal tip and fracture of the nasal bones to narrow the nose.
In some cases, rhinoplasty is performed with the intention of increasing the size of the nose, raising the back, sharpening and elevating the tip, and narrowing its base.
POSTOPERATIVE
The first 24 hours, hospital admission to the clinic is recommended. As a “bandage” a splint is placed on the back of the nose and an intranasal packing (for 2-3 days). During the admission you will receive treatment with analgesics-anti-inflammatories and intravenous antibiotics until you tolerate the oral diet.
During the first days after rhinoplasty, the nose and adjacent areas are swollen and bruised, but as time passes they spontaneously disappear. The nasal splint is removed after 7-10 days. When the splint is removed, the nose will be slightly swollen; It must be borne in mind that the final result of a rhinoplasty will be obtained approximately 6 months after surgery. Although the inflammation of the nasal tip may take a little longer to disappear.
FAQ’s
About rhinoplasty
1.
Will I be able to sunbathe after a rhinoplasty?
Better not. Local cold is recommended and heat avoided, since it causes vasodilation. For this reason, it is recommended to avoid direct exposure to the sun for the first 6 months and then use a sunscreen.
2.
It will hurt me?
Rhinoplasty is a painless surgery. If it is true that intranasal packing is uncomfortable. To improve the discomfort, anti-inflammatory medication is prescribed at discharge.
3.
When will I be able to incorporate myself into everyday life?
After the surgery you can live a normal life but you should avoid minor blows the first month, since it could negatively affect the result of the rhinoplasty.
4.
Can I fly after a rhinoplasty?
It is recommended to avoid flights during the first week after surgery, due to capillary fragility.
5.
Will I be able to breathe well after surgery?
After surgery, an intranasal packing is placed for 2-3 days. once they have been removed, due to the inflammatory process, the nose is frequently clogged and uncovered intermittently, so we recommend the application of ointments that promote decongestion, as well as the use of seawater.
6.
How long will I have to wait to see the final result of a rhinoplasty?
Although the new shape can be seen after 10 days, it is considered that it is not final until 6 months after surgery. There are even studies that show that the inflammation of the tip can take years to disappear, although these changes are very subtle.
7.
Will I be able to wear glasses after rhinoplasty?
After the fourth or fifth week, a bony callus appears at the fracture site. For this reason, the use of glasses after a rhinoplasty is not contraindicated from that moment on, but it must be taken into account that due to the inflammation, at first a more visible mark will remain in the place where they rest. The initial use of contact lenses, glasses without nasal support or resting the glasses on the surgical splint is always preferable.