Nose correction

As a rule, rhinoplasty surgery takes between 45 minutes and 120 minutes.

You will normally have to stay in the clinic for 24 hours after rhinoplasty surgery. In certain cases, the operation can also be performed on an outpatient basis and you will then only come to the Aesthea Clinic for the duration of the surgery.

The nasal splint can be removed after about 14 days. By then, in most cases, the bruises around the eyes will have also disappeared.

Rhinoplasty surgery is usually not particularly painful after the operation. However, the tamponades in the nasal cavity are sometimes perceived as unpleasant, as they keep you from breathing through the nose.

The nasal splint can be removed after about 14 days following rhinoplasty surgery.

The greatest changes resulting from the rhinoplasty surgery will become apparent after only two to three months. The nose will still be slightly swollen afterwards and there will be minimal changes within the first year after the operation.

Rhinoplasty surgery is a complex operation in which internal wound healing can partially affect the anticipated results. In such rare cases, follow-up surgery may be required after rhinoplasty surgery. This is done either under local or general anesthesia.

Any follow-up surgery should only be considered after the results of the initial rhinoplasty operation are apparent. Therefore, you should wait six to 12 months.

The incision is usually made inside the nasal cavity so that there are no visible scars. Sometimes an incision is necessary on the bridge of the nose or in the folds of the nose. However, this becomes almost invisible very quickly. An additional incision on the bridge of the nose is called an "open" procedure, which gives the surgeon a much better overview of the structures to be worked on.

Simulations help surgeons determine the degree of change desired before surgery. The limits as to what is reasonable and feasible are always taken into consideration. Even if they are not actual "before/after" simulations, computer-aided visualizations provide valuable decision-making support. Above all, they give you the assurance that the doctor has correctly identified your needs.

Depending on the intended operation, a simple local anesthesia up to general anesthesia (full sedation) can be used. If, for example, only the tip of the nose is being contoured or a minimal hump is to be removed during the surgery, this can be carried out under a local anesthesia without any problems. Major procedures such as surgery on a deformed nasal septum, a severe hump or a crooked nose can only be done under general anesthesia.

It is possible that you will experience increased sensitivity on your nose for several months. Therefore, be sure to avoid any impact or injuries to your nose. If you wear glasses, you should refrain from wearing them for eight weeks and temporarily switch to contact lenses prior to the operation.

It is normal for bruising to occur around the eyes after rhinoplasty surgery. Please use a sunscreen until the hematomas have subsided. Sometimes patients also experience a temporary loss of sensation around the upper lip.

The tamponades must usually remain in the nose for 24 hours. However, this depends on the type of surgery and the condition of the nasal septum.