Rhinoplasty improves the aesthetic part of the nose.
In accordance with the patients needs the external structures are treated, reducing or increasing his size. It can be remodelled from its dorsum through the tip, improving the nasolabial angle, keeping a balance and proportion of the face in an aesthetic aspect.
In the majority of cases the incisions are located inside the nostrils. In this way, a new external appearance is given to the nose preserving his internal function. This type of surgery is realized on a computerized way. The scars are internal and the sutures do not need to be withdrawn, in few cases they are placed on the outside, especially when the nasal alae are cut.
In the majority of the cases is done under general anesthesia. It is indicated for all those persons who wants to improve the physical appearance of his nose, secondary to traumatic or congenital causes. Depending on each case the duration and complexity of the surgery will vary. At discharge the patient is left with a bandage and a nose cast which will be remove in 10 days. The bandage will be changed continuously in depending with the evolution of each patient. The patient is stimulated in a sunblock habit.
Surgical Time: 1 to 3 hours.
Inability Time: 5 days.
Anesthesia: General + Local.
Hospitalization: Ambulatory.
Duration of Results: Permanent.