Rhinoplasty prosthesis removal

Most people choose to have a silicone prosthesis implanted in their nose when undergoing rhinoplasty surgery, because even if the surgery fails, the prosthesis can be removed and the bridge of the nose can be restored to its original state. Because rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that still has a certain risk factor, some people experience deformation and swelling of the appearance after the surgery, and at this time they need to undergo a rhinoplasty prosthesis removal surgery.

Rhinoplasty prosthesis removal is a surgery to remove the rhinoplasty prosthesis from the body and perform corresponding repairs. The nose can be completely restored to its original shape after the rhinoplasty implant is removed. The process of removing rhinoplasty fillers due to bloated, deformed nose, and sequelae caused by rhinoplasty surgery is called rhinoplasty prosthesis removal.

Method of surgery

Before removing the rhinoplasty prosthesis, a routine nasal examination should be performed and attention should be paid to cleanliness. The rhinoplasty prosthesis removal surgery is performed under local anesthesia. An incision is made from the inner edge of the nostril to create a channel leading to the prosthesis. The prosthesis is removed, and normal saline is injected into the original prosthesis cavity for cleaning. The incision is then sutured. The entire rhinoplasty prosthesis removal surgery takes only a dozen minutes and is basically painless. The patient will fully recover 3-5 days after the operation, with no external scars. Depending on the patient's condition and wishes, a new prosthesis can be redesigned and implanted for rhinoplasty.

Postoperative Care

1. After rhinoplasty prosthesis removal surgery, rest in a semi-recumbent position to facilitate blood circulation; do not lower your head on the first day to prevent bleeding; you can eat liquid food on the second and third days, but do not eat irritating food.

2. The wound will stop bleeding within 3 hours after the rhinoplasty prosthesis removal surgery. If blood clots accumulate on the wound, wash them off gently with 3% hydrogen peroxide within 24-48 hours of the operation, then clean them again with saline, apply a small amount of ointment, or sprinkle anti-inflammatory powder to keep the wound dry, wait for it to heal on its own, and remove the stitches after 5-7 days.

3. Swelling will begin 1-2 hours after rhinoplasty prosthesis removal surgery, reach a peak around 24 hours, stop after 48 hours, begin to subside after 72 hours, and gradually return to its original shape.

4. Apply antibiotic ointment to the wound. If it is exposed and not bandaged, there will be a small amount of bleeding, which can be gently wiped off with sterilized cotton fiber. Do not touch the wound with unclean objects to avoid contamination.

Recovery cycle

The recovery period for removing a rhinoplasty prosthesis should be 3-6 months, but the specific recovery time depends on personal constitution and care. After the rhinoplasty implant was removed, the nose looked the same. Some people may temporarily feel that their nose bridge collapses a little, which is because the prosthesis compresses the cartilage for a long time. The body will recover automatically after two or three months, so there is no need to worry.