What is the ultrasonic rhinoplasty procedure?
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty uses a piezosurgery device to cut and reshape the bones of the nasal pyramid. The operating principle is simple: very high frequency vibrations with small amplitude are generated and transmitted to a metal tip that has different shapes and can be replaced with other tips depending on the area where it is used. This metal tip, in contact with the bone, causes it to be cut. The device has the same principle as dental scaling, only the power of the device is greater.
Rhinoplasty has evolved as a technique tremendously in the last 10 years. From the introduction of cartilage grafts to reconstruct the nasal dorsum to the recent introduction of piezosurgery and preservation rhinoplasty, the goal has remained the same: to achieve a result as close as possible to the patient’s desire.
How is ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery performed?
The approach and steps of the surgery are largely the same as in the classic technique, there is a closed approach and an open rhinoplasty variant. We want to emphasize that the difference between the two variants, closed and open, is the scar at the columella level which is usually no longer visible at one year post-surgery.
The differences lie in the extensive dissection and the type of instruments used for cutting and reshaping the nasal bones. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia in most cases. As in classic rhinoplasty, it addresses the same aesthetic problems at the nose level.
Modifying the nasal bridge
Changing the nasal tip
Changing the length of the nose
Modifying the width of the nose
Increasing the bridge or tip of the nose
Modifying the septum – septum deviation
What to expect after ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery?
After ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery, you can expect a gentler recovery process compared to classic rhinoplasty. This modern technique uses ultrasound to sculpt the nasal bone with greater precision and less trauma to the surrounding tissues.
In the first postoperative days, you will likely have an external splint on your nose and possibly minor bruising and swelling around the eyes. However, swelling and bruising tend to be more reduced than with traditional methods.
Pain is usually mild and can be controlled with medications recommended by the doctor. Most patients can resume light activities after 7–10 days, but sports or intense physical effort are contraindicated for several weeks. The final result begins to take shape after a few months, but the definitive shape of the nose is completely stabilized only after 9–12 months.
It is important to follow all the doctor’s instructions, including periodic check-ups, to avoid complications. Ultrasonic rhinoplasty offers precise, more natural results and faster recovery, but each body reacts differently, so patience is essential in this process.
The first few days
1 to 2 weeks
General complications associated with surgery
Healing
Bleeding and hematomas
Infection
Vicious, hypertrophic scars
Altered skin sensitivity
Sutures
Pain
Complications due to general anesthesia
General anesthesia
Shock
Allergic reactions
Cardiac and pulmonary complications
Tips for good recovery
What is the price of ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery?
The costs mentioned are estimates, and they may vary depending on the surgical technique chosen, the complexity of the case, as well as any additional procedures or investigations required.
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery (or piezosurgery) involves a longer operative time in most cases by 1 hour, which is why the cost of the procedure is approximately 10-20% higher than for the classic technique.
A detailed final cost can only be established following a medical consultation, in which the patient’s clinical situation will be assessed and the individualized therapeutic plan will be established. These costs include: the surgeon’s and anesthesiologist’s fees, the hospitalization period, all the medicines and materials needed during the surgery and during hospitalization. For a personalized estimate, we recommend scheduling a consultation.
