What are the types of rhinoplasty?

Before choosing rhinoplasty surgery, you must consider carefully which material you want to choose and the impact it may have on your face. Although rhinoplasty is a relatively simple plastic surgery, there are many cases of failure due to operational errors during the process. So today's article will introduce several methods of rhinoplasty for those who want to have it.

1. Silicone implant rhinoplasty

A silicone implant is surgically implanted into the nose to raise the nasal dorsum. Silicone prosthesis is currently an ideal material with good biocompatibility, little tissue stimulation, easy carving and shaping, low price and wide application.

2. Rhinoplasty with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implants

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene material is surgically implanted into the nose to achieve the effect of rhinoplasty. The expanded polytetrafluoroethylene material is flexible and can give the nose a natural and beautiful appearance after surgery, but it is relatively expensive.

3. Autologous cartilage transplantation rhinoplasty

Autologous cartilage tissue is transplanted into the nose to raise the external nose. The donor cartilage is usually taken from the ear cartilage, nasal septum cartilage or rib cartilage. There will be no rejection reaction after the transplantation of autologous cartilage tissue, the survival rate is high, and the appearance is realistic and natural, but it may undergo slight absorption and deformation over time. In addition, cartilage must be taken from the recipient, which causes two traumas and the surgery is very painful.

4. Injection Rhinoplasty

The principle of injection rhinoplasty is actually similar to that of surgical rhinoplasty. Both achieve the rhinoplasty effect by filling substances into the skin tissue of the nose. The difference is that injection rhinoplasty does not require cutting the skin tissue of the nose. The filling effect can be achieved simply through injection.

The materials that can be used for injection rhinoplasty include: hyaluronic acid, collagen, Iviran, autologous fat, Artevo, etc.

Precautions

Try to avoid getting the surgical area wet within 7 days after surgery;

Keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, wipe it with sterile saline;

After surgery, you can apply pressure to the local wound or use an ice pack to cool it, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid damaging the surgical site.

If bleeding or severe hematoma occurs after surgery, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time;

After the operation, you should rest in a quiet and comfortable environment. Avoid weight bearing which may increase swelling;

The wound will be somewhat painful on the day of surgery, but will gradually subside over time;

Avoid eating spicy foods, such as chili peppers;

Strictly follow the doctor's instructions for taking medication and follow-up visits.