When does the nose prosthesis need to be removed

Prosthetic rhinoplasty is a relatively common plastic surgery method. The prosthesis of prosthetic rhinoplasty is not a one-time solution that can be placed in the body forever. Sometimes the nose prosthesis needs to be removed. For example, after the rhinoplasty, the nose becomes bloated or deformed for a period of time. At this time, the filler of the rhinoplasty may need to be removed. A preoperative examination should be performed when removing the prosthetic rhinoplasty. This is also a surgery, so local anesthesia is required. After removal, you should recover for a period of time. Generally, recovery takes 3 to 6 months. After removal, you must prevent infection. Pay attention to conditioning at ordinary times, and you can take oral antibiotics to prevent it.

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

1. Keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection. Avoid getting the incision area wet within one week after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed. Cooperate with the hospital to apply ice compresses within 24-48 hours after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed. If there are special circumstances, contact the doctor in time.

2. On the day after the operation, antibiotics will be used intravenously once. After the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, oral antibiotics will be taken for 3-5 days starting from the next day to prevent infection. The stitches will be removed 5-7 days after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed. Wu Wenyun, a comprehensive rhinoplasty expert at Yimei, reminds that after the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, you should pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous exercise, avoid hitting the wound, and do not pull any stitches or scabs.

3. After the rhinoplasty prosthesis is removed, it usually takes three months 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.