A Guide to Piezo Rhinoplasty

A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is one of the plastic and has been performed for decades to change the shape and size of the nose, and sometimes even to . the procedure would be with tools that resemble a hammer and chisel. Recently, however, a newer technique employed by , is creating significant for patients. Introducing the – a new technique that reduces downtime, bruising and produces remarkable for . Mr Naveen Cavale answers all the questions around this procedure below.

What is a piezo rhinoplasty?

Put simply, a piezo rhinoplasty is name for an rhinoplasty where high energy waves are used to cut and re-shape the bone. Usually we would approach a rhinoplasty by using what is effectively a hammer and chisel to break the bones, which can be unpredictable, however, the piezo tool (it looks a bit like a pen, with attachments) allows us to cut and the bone with ultra precision. It’s so gentle that it can be used to cut an egg shell the membrane .

What is the benefit of having a piezo rhinoplasty?

The main is that it can more target areas of the nose, all the soft tissue around the nose. The result of this is less bruising which can lead to reduced down time for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT/BHRT) the .

An additional benefit of the piezo is that there is less risk of breaching the barrier of the brain (known as the dura). There’s more with the piezo technique you’re less likely to damage the dura.

Finally, due to the accuracy of the piezo, we are less likely to see patients come back for further revision .

Who is a piezo rhinoplasty suitable/not suitable for?

A piezo rhinoplasty is a good option for those who want to remove a bump, create a narrower nose or re-shape the top part of the nose. The piezo only works on bone and cannot be used purely for nose tip work or for septoplasty surgery as these areas are made from cartilage.

What is the recovery like following a piezo rhinoplasty?

All will experience some mild discomfort a rhinoplasty, with those who have had work on their septum experiencing slightly more pain. However, bruising is significantly reduced, there is less pain with this.

There has been some criticism of the piezo as some believe that it can cause more swelling. When the piezo was originally used for a rhinoplasty it required a lot of . However, with the newer smaller tools, I have developed a technique with dissection, which offers no more swelling than a .

In terms of post-surgery, I put some light up the nose, but this is before patients go home. We put a split on the of the nose to hold things in place and this needs to stay on for 2 weeks until we review your at the clinic. At that point, we’ll take the cast off and you can go on your way.

Finally, it’s worth noting that this procedure doesn’t an stay and that it can take at least 6 months to see the final result as you fully heal.

Why aren’t all surgeons carrying out piezo rhinoplasties?

There are two reasons why I think piezo rhinoplasties aren’t carried out by all . Firstly, the piezo is really quite expensive it might be not a viable option for some practitioners. Secondly, using the piezo device for rhinoplasties is a fairly new technique. I’m sure that as more learn about the benefits of this over the traditional methods, we’ll see piezo become much more widespread.

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