Open Rhinoplasty
This open technique of rhinoplasty employs a minor incision at the nasal base. This open approach is performed by making a vertical incision to reveal the bridge. After that, the tissue and skin are separated to expose the structure of the nose more clearly. In addition, external rhinoplasty can adjust a variety of shapes of the nose; it can increase the length of nose, decrease the size of the nose, straighten curved nose, and remove nasal hump. This open technique of rhinoplasty can use silicone with ears cartilage.
How to consider what type of your nose that suitable with open rhinoplasty?
- Nose is small and short (patients may be confused how to consider their own nose types. Doctor can help to analyze).
- Bone deformity
- Want to re-rhinoplasty
- Deformation because of filler injection before. Doctor has to scrape the filler
- The presence of nasal hump on the bridge, similar to the hump of camels
Advantages
- Can adjust the shape of the nose in a more complete and perfect way, due to a clear exposure of the nasal structure
- Can correct the nasal tip for a natural and enhanced appearance, while prevent skin thinning or the risk of silicone extrusion
4 Reasons for Undergoing Rhinoplasty
Wide Nose Flat Nose Curved Nose Humped Nose - Lower risk of bent or curved nose
Disadvantages
- More complicated and longer surgical procedure than regular technique
- Longer period of swelling
7 Reasons for Undergoing Rhinoplasty at F Clinic
- Rhinoplasty is performed by our specialized plastic surgeon, namely Nakarin Saleethong, M.D. (Dr. Parng), along with our medical team and staff who are ready to provide intensive care
- The best quality silicone with the standard certified by USA. It is “soft and adjustable” with 100% safety that lasts a lifetime
- No ready-to-use silicone; our plastic surgeon will reshape each silicone to be suitable for each individual’s face
- Fast recovery –swelling disappears within 1-3 days
- Minor pain due to the use of special anesthetic
- Standard, clean, and sterilized operating rooms with vital sign monitoring device and emergency medical equipment
- Surgical techniques with no scars, including both closed and open rhinoplasty
Preparation before Undergoing Rhinoplasty at F Clinic
- No smoking and alcohol intake at least 1 week prior to the surgery
- No intake of painkillers and NSAIDs prior to the surgery, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, in order to reduce the appearance of bruises from blood congestion after the surgery
- No intake of vitamins, fish liver oil, and all types of food supplements, since these supplements will impede blood coagulation, which makes it more difficult for the surgeon to perform the surgery, resulting in swelling and bruises after the surgery
- No intake of unwholesome food, such as preserved food and soft drinks, as well as seafood at least 1 week prior to the surgery
- Perform a detailed health checkup prior to the surgery. In case of chronic diseases, immunodeficiency, and other diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, consult with the surgeon before undergoing the surgery to minimize the risks after the surgery, such as higher risk of infection than normal people
Preparation on the Day of Surgery
- No eating or drinking at least 8 hours prior to the surgery, in the case of anesthetic inhalation
- Eat light food 4-6 hours before the surgery in the case of anesthetic injection
- No makeup; wash and clean the face and nose thoroughly
5 Things to Prepare after Undergoing Rhinoplasty
- Neck pillow
- Cold cloth or towel/cleaning pad for face
- Cotton bud or cotton applicator
- Buttoned shirt
- Saline water for wound cleansing
10 Post-Rhinoplasty Restrictions
- Avoid contact with the wound. Do not touch, pick, or hit the nose to ensure fastest recovery
- Wear button-front shirts that can be easily worn and taken off to minimize contact with the nose
- Apply a cold compression for 3 consecutive days. After that, apply a warm compression to improve blood flow
- No smoking and drinking all types of alcohol
- Take all medications as prescribed by the physician
- No makeup
- No intake of preserved food, since this type of food will slow down the healing process
- Avoid any exercises that have high risk of collision
- Avoid being in the area with a lot of dust and pollution that are the main causes of airborne allergy, including coughing, sneezing, and nose blowing
- No engagement in beauty-related activities, such as acne removal, facial treatment, laser treatment, facial massage, or the use of tools on the face or near the nasal area, while the wound is not completely healed. These activities may cause inflammation and danger to yourself.