What is Preservation Rhinoplasty
Preservation rhinoplasty is a new but popular concept in the world of facial plastic surgery that involves less invasive techniques that preserve the structure of the nose to create the most natural results. With the invention of this modern technique, many of the traditional aggressive surgeries were forgotten. Dr. Farzan Rezaei is one of the skilled rhinoplasty experts that will explain more about this modern technique to help patients who search for the best procedure to look more attractive on their face.
Preservation nose surgery is a less invasive surgery that focuses on preserving as much of the existing structure as possible during the surgery. The surgeon follows the goal of preserving and maintaining your current nose while making improvements to its overall aesthetic appeal to achieve a natural-looking nose on your face.
Am I a Good Candidate for Preservation Rhinoplasty?
rhinoplasty preservation technique is a modern form of plastic surgery that enables you:
- To change the crooked appearance of your nose
- To correct the droopy or wide tip of your nose
- To have the opportunity to get rid of the hump
- To benefit from the eye-catching results through less invasive surgery
- It is worth mentioning that if you are considering revision rhinoplasty, preservation technique has some limitations that may make it inappropriate for correcting more complex nasal deformities.
- It should be noted that all patients have their specific physical features, so if you wonder whether preservation rhinoplasty is right for you or your specific goals and aesthetics, you must consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to make the right decision.
Cons and Pros of Preservation approach
✔ The Pros :
Preservation rhinoplasty has less-invasive elements vs traditional reduction rhinoplasty. It produces a smoother natural-appearing results. Removing less of the nose structure reduces amount of swelling and healing time compared to traditional rhinoplasty. Again, due to removing less of the nose structure, there is less risk of blocking airways or structural problems.
❌ The cons :
The modern technique of preservation rhinoplasty is not for everybody. Traditional structural techniques are required to correct complex nasal deformities and get the best results. It is also unsuitable option for patients with very thick nasal skin and soft tissue or cartilage.
Differences of Traditional and Preservation Rhinoplasty
To figure out how preservation rhinoplasty differs from traditional procedure of nose surgery it would be a good idea to know more about the features of each procedure. Most patients who consider rhinoplasty, look for the reduction the size of their nose. For many, having a hump on the bridge of their nose is really embarrassing.
Traditional rhinoplasty makes changes in the nose of the patient through the reduction in the bone or cartilage of the bridge. Still, it can make you feel that the result may appear fake, primarily due to the changes of the natural dorsal lines of the nose. To contour the nose some times the surgeon grafts cartilage that it makes the procedure more invasive. On the flip side, in preservative rhinoplasty the surgeon works on the existing nasal structures and avoids any unnecessary removal of the bone and cartilage. It results in a more natural appearance in the nose. It is sometimes unnecessary to graft any additional cartilage to contour the nose, too.
Tips to Prepare for your Preservation Rhinoplasty Surgery
To be ready both physically and mentally for the procedure may make you closer to the result you dreamed about. During your first consultation with your doctor for preservation rhinoplasty surgery, your surgeon listens to your expectations from the results. Your doctor will examine your nose and facial structure and discuss the possibilities and the procedure that suits the best for the case. A plan will be specified for you to have a smooth recovery phase. Some of these recommendations are as follow:
- Stop smoking at least two weeks before surgery
- Avoid blood thinning medication a few days before the procedure
How is the procedure of preservation rhinoplasty done?
Like all rhinoplasty procedures, preservation rhinoplasty in Tehran includes the 3 following phases to get appealing results:
The first step: consultation session during which your plastic surgeon may:
- Evaluate your general health and risk factors
- Examine the whole face and the features
- Recommend the best treatment to get satisfying results
- Evaluate your candidacy for preservation rhinoplasty procedure
- It is best to discuss your allergy history with your rhinoplasty expert before preservation rhinoplasty procedure.
The second step: Surgeon needs to know about your health status to make sure about your body readiness for the procedure. During the consultation, doctor prescribes some preoperative examinations. It is also recommended to the patient to avoid eating and drinking about 8 hours before the procedure.
The third step: At the operating room
Medications are administered for your comfort. The choices include intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. The best choice will be recommended by your doctor.
Preservation rhinoplasty is performed through the inside incisions allowing access to reshape the nasal structure by removing extra bone or cartilage or reshaping it. Correcting the tip of the nose by this surgical procedure involves preserving the cartilage while reshaping tip and ligaments in the nose.
The skin of the nose will not be lifted up during the surgery, that means less swelling and bruising after procedure. Contouring the nose is another feature that is cared a lot in preservation procedure. At the end of the surgery all the incisions will be closed. The incisions are limited to the inside of the nose that means no scar after the procedure.
