What is ultrasound rhinoplasty

Ultrasound rhinoplasty is the most advanced technique for reshaping the nose and achieving the desired look. Compared to traditional cosmetic surgery, it is a less invasive operation, with faster recovery and virtually no visible marks.

In addition, Dr. Maria Jesús García-Dihinx, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at the Quironsalud Zaragoza Day Hospital, notes that “thanks to recent advances and research, This method is much less painful and has increased accuracy.“.

But what is ultrasound-assisted rhinoplasty? What are the main features of this cosmetic surgery? How is the postoperative period going?

News about ultrasound rhinoplasty

This cosmetic surgery is one of the most innovative to achieve the desired shape and appearance of the nose.

Specific, Ultrasonic rhinoplasty uses ultrasound to file down the bone and break it in a controlled manner.. It is this method of working on the structure of the nose that is one of the main advantages over traditional rhinoplasty, since it achieves millimeter sawdust. “The ultrasound prevents the need for bone fracture and spares all the tissue surrounding the structure,” the doctor adds.

Other information about this new rhinoplasty is that it is performed General anesthesia it is carried out, and its duration is usually an hour and a half.

Benefits of Ultrasound Rhinoplasty

This intervention primarily highlights the following aspects:

• Very accurately changes the shape of the nose. thanks to advanced equipment.
• Achieve earlier recovery.
• Avoid more often side effects such as swelling, bruising or inflammation, which are more common with traditional rhinoplasty.
• Respect other fabrics.
• It does not leave fractures or unstable bones, and scars or marks visible. “The only cut that is visible is the cut between the two nostrils. However, after 2-3 months it is almost invisible,” says the doctor.

Postoperative rhinoplasty using ultrasound

Recovery is usually faster than with traditional rhinoplasty. In this regard, the doctor tells us that “since there is virtually no trauma, one can return to normal life in a shorter period of time.”

It is usually recommended to use after the intervention nasal splint from 5 to 8 days. It is also necessary to use traffic jams for two days as a measure to prevent bruising.

After this period, you can return to your daily routine, but avoiding too much effort, for at least a month. Another recommendation is to avoid wearing glasses for the length of time indicated by surgeons.

Finally, the results of ultrasound rhinoplasty are observed from the first month, and its final appearance a year later. Please note that the nose takes time to reach its final shape and the recovery process may vary depending on your skin type.