I am thinking about rhinoplasty, but I was thinking about pros and consequences of Piezo method and normal osteotomy. On social media I have heard that Piezo method causes higher risk of callus formation after operation, but I would like to hear a word from specialist about good and bad aspects of both methods, because I am mainly afraid my nose deviating from its destinational shape.
Answer: Piezo may be unnecessary technology. The Piezo Device allows ultrasonic bone shaping. After 25 years of performing rhinoplasty surgeries, we have no desire to try this instrumentation. There are reusable's that are costly, and this would be reflected in your fee for rhinoplasty. Additionally, there is no data to support the regular use of this technology for rhinoplasty surgery. I understand that some surgeons advocate it, however, I believe that most of us do just fine without it. Thank you for this excellent question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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Answer: Piezo may be unnecessary technology. The Piezo Device allows ultrasonic bone shaping. After 25 years of performing rhinoplasty surgeries, we have no desire to try this instrumentation. There are reusable's that are costly, and this would be reflected in your fee for rhinoplasty. Additionally, there is no data to support the regular use of this technology for rhinoplasty surgery. I understand that some surgeons advocate it, however, I believe that most of us do just fine without it. Thank you for this excellent question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Piezo a gimic Piezo is just a tool. It is slower and doesn't provide any significant improvement over using a tried and true method of rasps or osteotomes. You may possible have slightly less bruising with Piezo, but that resolves quickly.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Piezo a gimic Piezo is just a tool. It is slower and doesn't provide any significant improvement over using a tried and true method of rasps or osteotomes. You may possible have slightly less bruising with Piezo, but that resolves quickly.
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October 6, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I have colleagues performing both Piezo and traditional osteotomies who have great results. I think callus formation and other complications possibly associated with the Piezo technique like crepitus (air under the skin creating a crackling sound) are often surgeon-dependent. I think the key next step for you is to find the right aesthetic plastic surgeon to discuss this further.
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October 6, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. I have colleagues performing both Piezo and traditional osteotomies who have great results. I think callus formation and other complications possibly associated with the Piezo technique like crepitus (air under the skin creating a crackling sound) are often surgeon-dependent. I think the key next step for you is to find the right aesthetic plastic surgeon to discuss this further.
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October 4, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. In my experience, there is not much difference between the two techniques. I would not decide your surgeon based on this, but rather based on your surgeon’s overall body of work. Here is some general advice on selecting a good surgeon. I highly recommend that my patients focus much more on real longterm before and after photographs rather than 3D imaging. I encounter so many patients in my practice who see me for revision rhinoplasty who previously had surgery elsewhere who feel like they were mislead into surgery by surgeons who relied heavily on 3D imaging without adequate real before and after pictures to back it up. Photoshop is easy but real surgery is very different.
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October 4, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. In my experience, there is not much difference between the two techniques. I would not decide your surgeon based on this, but rather based on your surgeon’s overall body of work. Here is some general advice on selecting a good surgeon. I highly recommend that my patients focus much more on real longterm before and after photographs rather than 3D imaging. I encounter so many patients in my practice who see me for revision rhinoplasty who previously had surgery elsewhere who feel like they were mislead into surgery by surgeons who relied heavily on 3D imaging without adequate real before and after pictures to back it up. Photoshop is easy but real surgery is very different.
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October 4, 2024
Answer: Osteotomy technique Thank you for your question. I have used both techniques. I find them almost interchangeable. I tend to use the piezoelectric for a more complete osteotomy on my preservation cases and an external noncontinuous traditional osteotomy on my open structural cases. Both work well and have very little consequences. I hope it helps. Best wishes to you.
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October 4, 2024
Answer: Osteotomy technique Thank you for your question. I have used both techniques. I find them almost interchangeable. I tend to use the piezoelectric for a more complete osteotomy on my preservation cases and an external noncontinuous traditional osteotomy on my open structural cases. Both work well and have very little consequences. I hope it helps. Best wishes to you.
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