Recovery after rhinoplasty prosthesis removal

Although rhinoplasty is a surgery with a relatively low risk factor, some unexpected situations may occur after rhinoplasty. Due to the poor skills of some plastic surgeons, some people find that their noses have become deformed or even hypertrophied after rhinoplasty. At this time, they will choose to remove the prosthesis used in the rhinoplasty. But how long does it take to recover after having a rhinoplasty implant removed?

Rhinoplasty prosthesis removal refers to a surgical method in which the patient removes the rhinoplasty filler due to reasons such as bloated, deformed nose shape, and sequelae caused by the rhinoplasty surgery. Before removing the rhinoplasty prosthesis, a routine nasal examination should be performed and attention should be paid to cleanliness. The surgery to remove the rhinoplasty prosthesis 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. Depending on the patient's condition and wishes, new prosthetic materials can be redesigned and implanted for rhinoplasty.

Recovery cycle

The recovery period for rhinoplasty prosthesis removal 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.

Precautions

After the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, you should not press the tip of the nose hard and avoid wearing glasses. After the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, oral antibiotics can be taken to prevent infection. After the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, the patient should try to keep a high position. The eyelids and nose may show varying degrees of swelling due to congestion and the trauma of rhinoplasty prosthesis removal. The swelling usually begins to subside about 4 days after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, and the swelling is basically subsided when the stitches are removed. In terms of diet, you should avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy foods such as chili peppers. In the early stage, the nose may feel tight or swollen, which usually disappears gradually after 1 to 2 months.

Postoperative precautions

Keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection. Avoid getting the incision site wet within one week after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed. Cooperate with the hospital for ice treatment within 24-48 hours after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed. If there are special circumstances, contact the doctor in time. On the day after the operation, use intravenous antibiotics once, and take oral antibiotics for 3-5 days from the second day after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed to prevent infection. Remove the stitches 5-7 days after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed. Wu Wenyun, a comprehensive rhinoplasty expert at Yimei, reminds that you should pay attention to rest after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, avoid strenuous exercise, avoid hitting the wound, and do not pull any stitches and scabs. After the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, it usually takes three to six months to recover. Of course, this is related to age, physical condition, and postoperative care. Generally, there are no sequelae once the prosthesis is removed. After removal, you may feel that your nose is more collapsed than before. Please don't worry about it. It is just the pressure of the prosthesis on the nose. It usually recovers in 2 to 3 months.