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VER PASO A PASO- Rhinoplasty
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Rhinoplasty is considered the most complex and challenging aesthetic surgery due to a combination of factors such as the wide variation in the anatomy and ethnic features of each nose, the presence of existing facial asymmetries, the different expectations and perspectives of each patient, the unpredictable behavior of nasal tissue healing and recovery, and the need to optimize both functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Therefore, it requires the surgeon to have a comprehensive understanding of nasal anatomy and function. It necessitates constant learning, training, and dedication to achieve harmonious, consistent, and long-term predictable results.
It is a procedure that involves technique, precision, delicacy, and a great deal of artistic sensitivity. During surgery, our challenge is to modify those aspects that the patient dislikes in order to achieve a result as close as possible to what he/she desires.
Nowadays, with the constant evolution of rhinoplasty, we have advanced and sophisticated techniques to modify and reshape the nose, with much more control, precision, and safety. The result should be natural, without the stigmas of an operated nose. At the same time, it should be proportionate to the face and maintain the ethnic characteristics of each patient. The nose, being the most prominent and central feature of the face, is a fundamental element for the aesthetic balance of the face.
- The success in rhinoplasty
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The most determining factor that can increase the chances of success in rhinoplasty is the choice of your surgeon. Ideally, choose a surgeon who exclusively specializes in rhinoplasty. Review your doctor’s resume and ensure that they are registered with the Medical Board of your country as a specialist in Otolaryngology or Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
It is essential that the surgeon masters the functional aspects of the nose, not just the aesthetic ones. Although patients may not perceive it, most of those opting for rhinoplasty have functional issues such as deviated septum and turbinate hypertrophy that should be addressed in the same procedure.
Look for postoperative results from your surgeon and see if they are consistent, natural, and pleasing to you. The success of a rhinoplasty also involves subjective matters such as individual taste and each patient’s expectations. Therefore, it’s important that you like the surgeon’s style.
Never choose your doctor based on price; cheap can be costly! Ask for references from other doctors, or from patients who have been operated on by the same surgeon. Make sure that the professional performs surgeries in high-standard operating rooms that offer optimal conditions and safety for the patient. Discuss with your doctor to align your expectations and understand the limitations of the surgery and your particular case.
If you are considering a rhinoplasty, visit us; we can advise and guide you through your process.
- Functional and Aesthetic Surgery
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The nose actively participates in respiratory function. In addition to being the gateway to the airways, it plays a fundamental role in the quality of inhaled air, through its warming, humidification, and even cleaning, functioning not only as a filter but also as a genuine regulator of airflow. Internal nose alterations, such as deviated septum, hypertrophy of turbinates, sinusitis, rhinitis, nasal valve dysfunction, polyps, and adenoid growth, among many others, can affect its proper functioning, causing nasal obstruction and discomfort.
We all know how nasal congestion can affect the patient’s quality of life, bringing discomfort, dryness of mouth and throat, snoring, poor sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, increased anxiety, and loss of athletic performance, among many others.
Therefore, it is essential that the functional problems of the nose be diagnosed in advance and corrected during the surgical procedure itself, seeking a beautiful but, above all, functional nose. Many patients who decide to undergo rhinoplasty are unaware that they have functional problems. The proper correction of septal deviations, even if mild, is essential to correct external aesthetic alterations of the nose.
In a few words, the functional and aesthetic aspects cannot be separated. Treating the functional and aesthetic problems separately is a mistake, as the nose is a whole and must be treated as such. Addressing these aspects independently can lead to poor results in both fields. We can only achieve the best results in rhinoplasty surgery by treating the nose comprehensively, considering both aspects.
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