External rhinoplasty: healing and post-operative time
Thanks to the anatomical knowledge it offered, external nose surgery has allowed generations of surgeons to acquire increasingly in-depth practical-theoretical skills. However, it is true that external rhino-septoplasty entails longer healing times and often also a more demanding post-operative follow-up. These aspects have prompted an increasing number of nasal surgeons to convert to the modern techniques of endonasal (closed) rhinoplasty.
Needless to say, each approach has pros and cons. On the one hand, we must not reject an approach that also has significant advantages. On the other hand, we should not give into the opposite excess of praising only its merits. It would be misleading to claim the superiority of one of the two approaches over the other at all costs. All the branches of modern surgery follow the principles of minimal invasiveness and tailor-made approach. It is our strong belief that also rhinoplasty should stick to these sound principles.
Hybrid rhinoplasty, published in 2010 by Prof. Palma and trademarked by him soon after, places the patient at the centre of a unique, tailor-made rhinoplasty plan that addresses each patient’s highly individual and particular requirements. With its shorter healing times and with enhanced precision compared to the traditional closed approach, combines the best sets of techniques from both the endonasal and open approach.
Postoperative recovery: what to expect after external rhino-septoplasty
In the postoperative period, the patient must strictly follow the surgeon’s recommendations. Bruising and swelling around the eyes, nose, and lips is normal. The patient should not worry about these side-effects that are variable from case to case.
Immediately after surgery, patients should avoid blowing their nose. They are instructed to do nasal washings with saline water and use a nasal spray with hyaluronic acid, in order to keep the inside of the nostrils moist. Furthermore, in the postoperative period with open or closed nose job, they will have to avoid intense physical exercise and exposure to direct sunlight for few weeks.
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Nowadays, more and more men, women, and adolescents want to feel more confident about themselves and decide for a primary or secondary rhinoplasty to improve their facial features and often nasal breathing as well. Increasing one’s self-esteem means having a fuller and more rewarding social life, with a series of psycho-emotional benefits, triggering what we call a virtuous circle.
One of the first dilemmas the patient has to face with is the choice of the surgical technique. Nowadays, patients are pretty much informed about rhinoplasty surgery as the web is overfilled by information about almost every single aspect of rhinoplasty. Some patients even choose the surgeon based on the type of approach and techniques. The modern-day surgeon should possess a wide variety of technical skills and should choose the technique that suits best that specific patients. The wise patient should select the specialist rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Regarding the choice of the specific technique, the expert surgeon should have the last say.
Open or closed nose surgery: a decision to make with the specialized rhinoplasty surgeon
It is normal that each patient wants to collect solid information about the surgical procedure he or she is about to undergo. But patients should understand that the information collected on the Internet is meant for the general public, and might be inaccurate, imprecise or even misleading. Surgery is a completely different story. Surgery entails technical complexities, exceptions, and hitches. Patients are urged not to make their final choice between open and closed rhinoplasty or the innovative hybrid approach developed by Prof. Pietro Palma just researching on the web. Only an in-depth specialist consultation will provide valuable information about the best path to follow in order to maximize benefits and reduce complications.
The surgeon has to assess the whole nose inside and outside. Are there hypertrophic turbinates, septal deviation, nasal valves abnormalities? Is the patient an adult man, an over-fifty woman, or a teenager? How is the quality of the external skin? Does the problem only concern the nasal tip? For instance, at the end of a thorough specialist consultation, it might become evident that the open structure technique might NOT be the best choice for secondary rhinoplasty, especially in cases of multiple previous rhinoplasties.
The specialist must carefully evaluate all these diagnostic variables as surgery should be tailored for each specific patient. In Milan, you can count on the long-standing experience of Prof. Pietro Palma, creator of the innovative hybrid technique. With over 25 years of exclusive dedication to rhinoplasty and surgical rhinology, Prof. Palma is considered one of the leading authorities in the sector.
For more information on hybrid, open or closed rhinoplasty, make an appointment with the specialist nose surgeon in Milan.
