Does this procedure hurt?
This procedure is not painful. The only inconvenience is having to wear plugs on the nostrils for two days after the event.
Once the nasal plugs have been removed, patients feel comfortable .
Does it hurt to remove earplugs?
The latest technology has developed special nasal plugs that can be removed without any inconvenience. As a result, patients feel no pain.
Will I have a swollen face?
During the first few days, it is normal that the face (in particular around the eyelids) will have a slight inflammation and, in some cases, can present with minor equimosis (soft hematoma) which will disappear during the first week.
How long will I wear the plaster for?
Usually, the plaster is removed seven days after the surgery. The removal is usually a painless procedure.
What type of anesthetic is used?
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia It is a shallow anaesthesia because we also inject local anaesthetic agent throughout the nasal mucous and recovery is very fast.
Should I remain at the clinic after the procedure?
Usually, a patient must remain at the clinic for 24 hours following a rhinoplasty so that we can monitor any changes in the patient.
How long do I have to take off work?
After two or three days, you will be able to resume your normal family life and seven days after the plaster is removed, you will be able to return to work.
When will I be able to resume sporting activities?
You should not resume physical exercise or sport until one month has passed since the procedure.
When will I have a definitive result?
You can see approximate results after about two or three weeks. However, it will not be until one month afterwards in which the result is more or less definitive. Your nose may undergo minor changes for months, even a year.
From what age can I have a rhinoplasty done?
We normally wait until bone growth is complete. This usually occurs between 16 and 18 years. However, the most correct approach would be to observe the end of bone growth in a hand x-ray.
If I have breathing problems, can this be corrected in the same procedure?
Yes. Normally, we perform aesthetic and functional exploration and if there is a respiratory dysfunction, our clinic otorhinolaryngologist would intervene with the plastic surgeon to correct the aesthetic and functional aspect.