How the Surgery Is Performed
Rhinoseptoplasty is performed under general (endotracheal) anesthesia. During the procedure, the surgeon uses specialized techniques on the cartilage and bones of the nose to create a new framework, over which the skin and subcutaneous tissue layer adjusts as it contracts. It’s important to understand that the skin is not cut during the surgery. Therefore, the larger the nose, the longer the rehabilitation period, as the skin flap needs time to adjust to the new framework. During this time, swelling may occur, sometimes quite significantly.
This can be addressed through specialized rehabilitation methods—taping, physiotherapy procedures, and steroid hormone injections.
How Hospitalization Works
Typically, the patient undergoes surgery on the day of hospitalization and is discharged the following day. Modern materials and techniques allow them to breathe within the first few days after the procedure. Gone are the days of long gauze tampons and excessive bleeding! Everything is dry, painless, and without bruising—it's not only highly effective but also as comfortable as possible.
A Few Words About Rehabilitation
The plaster cast is removed after one week, and for the second week, the patient wears beige-colored strips on the nose. After two weeks, they can resume their usual lifestyle.
What Determines the Success of the Surgery
Undoubtedly, the surgeon’s qualifications are of great importance. However, I attribute 50% of the success to the patient themselves, specifically how carefully they follow the doctor’s recommendations.