Do I have to stay in hospital after rhinoplasty?
For maximum patient safety we prefer a one night stay after rhinoplasty surgery, in case any bleeding occurs after the procedure.
This is very rare, but we prefer to be cautious.
Can I have a rhinoplasty under local anestesia ?
Yes you can. although we will prefer general anesthesia as more comfortable for patients.
Local anesthesia in rhinoplasty is usually reserved for nasal tip corrections.
When am I social after rhinoplasty ?
Usually after one week after rhinoplasty surgery.
Does rhinoplasty hurt ?
Rhinoplasty is not a very painful procedure.
Analgesia (pain killer consumption) after rhinoplasty is amongst the lowest of all cosmetic surgery procedures.
The analgesia score (measured in a 1-10 scale) is 1,8, so about the lowest possible.
When do I see the final result of my rhinoplasty ?
Removal of humps on the back of the nose in rhinoplasty is visible immediately, there is always some degree of swelling which may take some weeks to resolve.
Will I be able to breathe better after rhinoplasty?
In about 70% of rhinoplasty operations, we perform correction of the septum or turbinectomy together with the aesthetic rhinoplasty.
This improves breathing.
It is our quality protocol that all rhinoplasties, without exception, must be operated by a team of two specialists, one ENT-surgeon and one Plastic surgeon.
A large number of rhinoplasty patients are not even aware of impaired breathing before rhinoplasty surgery, because they have been used to their deviated septum all their life.
Does rhinoplasty involve a scar ?
Not usually.
We prefer the so-called closed technique for the majority if cases, which works with incisions inside the nose.
With this technique there are no visible scars after the rhinoplasty.
Will my insurance pay for rhinoplasty?
Health care insurers fund rhinoplasty for functional reasons, when septum corrections are necessary.
Rhinoplasty may also be funded to correct disfigurement after an accident.
Aesthetic rhinoplasty will not usually be covered by healthcare insurers.
Should you require some more extensive information on rhinoplasty surgery either in the department of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Hospital Quiron Malaga or in Cirumed Clinic Marbella please inquire here.
