Nasal bone tapping | Pumei Plastic Surgery Clinic

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Surgery timeApproximately 1-2 hours

Anesthesia methodssedation anesthesia

Suture removal timeNo need to remove stitches

Postoperative recoveryApproximately 7-14 days

A beautiful and natural nose shape requires consideration of the entire nose. In addition to the height and width of the bridge of the nose, the shape of the tip of the nose and the size of the nostrils are also very important. Therefore, an experienced doctor can assess the most suitable surgical design for you based on different nose shapes, and can better ensure the satisfaction of the rhinoplasty results.

Nasal bone tapping surgery

Generally speaking, structural Augmentation Rhinoplasty can significantly raise the bridge of the nose and make it appear narrower. However, if the bridge of the nose is too wide or both wide and high, the effect and satisfaction of Augmentation Rhinoplasty alone will be relatively limited. In such cases, a doctor can assess and combine it with nasal bone tapping surgery to improve the problem of an overly wide bridge of the nose.

This surgical procedure involves cutting the nasal bone and moving it inward to narrow the bridge of the nose. After the procedure, the nasal bone heals in its new position, making the bridge of the nose appear narrower than before.

However, because nasal bone reduction surgery involves repositioning the nasal bone, it requires about a week of post-operative fixation. Therefore, if Augmentation Rhinoplasty is performed concurrently with nasal bone reduction surgery, the post-operative swelling will be longer and more pronounced than with a typical Augmentation Rhinoplasty. However, once the swelling subsides, the bridge of the nose will appear more refined. A beautiful and natural nose shape requires consideration of the entire nose; the height and width of the bridge, the shape of the tip, and the nostrils are all important. Therefore, an experienced surgeon can assess the most suitable surgical design for each individual nose shape, ensuring greater satisfaction with the Augmentation Rhinoplasty results.

Features of our hospital's nasal bone tapping surgery

• Customized design for different nose shapes
• Assess the overall facial aesthetic proportions.
• Short operation time

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Precautions for tapping the nasal bone

What precautions should be taken before nasal bone tapping surgery?

Everyone's opinion on what makes a nose beautiful is subjective. Before the consultation, you can prepare a photo of your favorite nose shape. This will greatly improve the efficiency of your communication with the doctor during the consultation. After confirming that you want to have Augmentation Rhinoplasty, a professional nurse will draw your blood and send it to the laboratory for a detailed examination to ensure that your physical condition is suitable for the surgery. Professional photography equipment will also be used to record before and after photos of you.

• Do not take any medications containing aspirin within two weeks prior to the procedure.
• If you are pregnant, have an immune system disorder, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions, please inform us in advance so that a doctor can assess your condition.

Post-nasal bone tapping surgery recovery period precautions

After Augmentation Rhinoplasty, to reduce postoperative swelling, hemostatic cotton will be placed inside the nasal cavity. Because of the prolonged pressure required after nasal bone tapping, the hemostatic cotton will be removed after one week. Before removal, you will need to breathe through your mouth, which may cause dryness in your mouth and lips. Drinking plenty of cool water and applying lip balm can help alleviate this. After nasal bone tapping, a splint will be placed on the bridge of the nose to prevent displacement of the nasal bone due to impact. If ear cartilage was harvested, paraffin gauze will be applied to the ear area for pressure. Both the paraffin gauze and sutures will be removed after one week. Applying ice frequently after surgery can reduce swelling and discomfort. Maintaining a normal lifestyle and good hygiene habits, avoiding smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods, can shorten the recovery period after Augmentation Rhinoplasty.

• Avoid consuming irritating and spicy foods after surgery to aid recovery.
Post-operative reactions may vary depending on individual constitution, including varying degrees of swelling and bruising. Please follow your doctor's instructions regarding medication or ice packs. If you experience any discomfort, please contact your clinic and doctor.