Hi, I am getting piezo technique rhinoplasty done soon. And I am really worry about side effect after. The nurse from the clinic I am going to assured me that I won’t have any bruising and my swelling will go away after 3 days. Which is great but I didn’t see anyone’s cases like that. She also mentioned that after 7 days I can go back to my desk job. Please I would like to hear second opinion. Marta.
May 9, 2019
Answer: Piezotome rhinoplasty If by "piezo technique" you mean that your surgeon will be using the Piezotome instrument to cut and carve the nasal bones, then I think the nurse may be overstating the case. There arguably is less trauma to the surrounding soft tissues with the Piezotome, but bruising and swelling vary hugely between patients. Some patients (with or without using the Piezotome) will have minimal swelling and bruising and will look pretty good at a week. Others will have bruising up to two weeks. Swelling likewise varies enormously, but even with traditional rhinoplasty instruments most people are not looking too "surgical" at two weeks.You should clarify this with your surgeon and the specifics of your case rather than relying on the nurse's predictions.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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May 9, 2019
Answer: Piezotome rhinoplasty If by "piezo technique" you mean that your surgeon will be using the Piezotome instrument to cut and carve the nasal bones, then I think the nurse may be overstating the case. There arguably is less trauma to the surrounding soft tissues with the Piezotome, but bruising and swelling vary hugely between patients. Some patients (with or without using the Piezotome) will have minimal swelling and bruising and will look pretty good at a week. Others will have bruising up to two weeks. Swelling likewise varies enormously, but even with traditional rhinoplasty instruments most people are not looking too "surgical" at two weeks.You should clarify this with your surgeon and the specifics of your case rather than relying on the nurse's predictions.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Piezo Device The Piezo is a device that uses ultrasonic power to sculpt and shape the nasal bones. Some surgeons believe that it offers more precision in shaping the nasal bones, and can be less traumatic. Regardless of the method used to shape your nasal bones during rhinoplasty, it is very common to have some bruising and swelling. The amount of bruising and swelling usually correlates with the extent of surgery. I usually tell patients that on average the bruising will go away in 7- 10 days.
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Piezo Device The Piezo is a device that uses ultrasonic power to sculpt and shape the nasal bones. Some surgeons believe that it offers more precision in shaping the nasal bones, and can be less traumatic. Regardless of the method used to shape your nasal bones during rhinoplasty, it is very common to have some bruising and swelling. The amount of bruising and swelling usually correlates with the extent of surgery. I usually tell patients that on average the bruising will go away in 7- 10 days.
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