Nose Surgery Checklist: Be Sure to Check Before Your Consultation

Nose Surgery Checklist,

Be Sure to Check Before Your Consultation

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Before scheduling an appointment for rhinoplasty,

if you have spent all night searching for information,

you may have wondered:

“What type of implant should be used? Where will the cartilage come from?

What should I ask in the consultation room so I do not regret my decision?”

The more you know,

the better questions you can ask,

and the more satisfying your consultation can be.

However, much of the information available online

is fragmented, and many people find it

even more confusing as a result.

In this article, focusing on the nose surgery checklist,

we have organized the key information

you should know before your visit.

If you enter the consultation room with

clear and appropriate criteria,

you can receive much more accurate answers

while you are there.

What Is the Difference Between an Implant and Cartilage?

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This is the first question most frequently asked

in the consultation room.

It is also the point that causes the most confusion

for people preparing for their first consultation.

In fact, once this one concept is clarified,

the explanations that follow become much easier to understand.

The bridge of the nose and the tip of the nose serve different functions.

The bridge rests on firmly fixed bone,

so a silicone implant is suitable for this area.

Its shape is stable and predictable,

which makes it easier to create the desired height and contour.

The tip of the nose, on the other hand,

is a cartilage area that moves subtly whenever you smile or speak.

If a hard implant is placed against it,

it may look unnaturally stiff when you make facial expressions,

or, over time, it may press against the skin of the nasal tip from the inside,

causing thinning or deformation.

For this reason, using autologous cartilage for the nasal tip

is currently considered the safer standard.

Autologous cartilage is divided into three types according to its source:

septal cartilage taken from the central septum inside the nose,

ear cartilage taken from the ear,

and rib cartilage taken from the area near the ribs.

For a first surgery,

septal or ear cartilage is usually sufficient,

but some people choose rib cartilage from the beginning

when the nasal structure is small or a strong supporting framework is needed.

There is one point you should be sure to check.

If you have previously undergone surgery to correct rhinitis,

some of your septal cartilage may already have been removed.

In such cases, the choice of material can change completely,

so it is important to accurately review your previous surgical history.

The material to be used is determined by considering

the size of the nose, skin thickness, and previous surgical history together;

it is not automatically determined solely by whether this is your first surgery.

What Should I Prepare for My Consultation?

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This is the second most frequently asked question,

and to be honest,

it may be more important than the first one.

A consultation is not simply a time to listen to an explanation.

It is a process of accurately identifying the gap

between the current condition of your nose and your goals.

The more prepared you are,

the more you can take away from the consultation.

First, please take and bring photos of your nose

from the front, at a 45-degree angle, and from the side.

The lighting and angles in the consultation room differ from those in everyday life.

Without photos you have taken yourself,

it can be difficult to assess proportions and concerns

based on your usual appearance,

and drooping or asymmetry of the nasal tip

is often accurately revealed only in a side-view photo.

It is also a good idea to bring reference images,

but there is one thing you should know in advance.

There is no guarantee that the nose in the photo

will suit your face as well.

The nose is determined within the proportions of the entire face.

Depending on the distance between the eyes, the length of the midface, and skin thickness,

the same height can create a completely different impression.

It is best to use images only as reference material

to help establish a general direction.

There are cases that are occasionally concerning in practice.

Some people do not mention their history of filler treatments,

and it is discovered later during the consultation.

If a significant amount of foreign material remains inside

after multiple nose filler injections,

it can be difficult to assess the original structure,

and the removal process may be added,

making the procedure more complicated than expected.

This is why you should organize and bring a complete record

of any previous filler treatments, thread lifting, or rhinitis surgery

before your visit.

It is also helpful to learn about postoperative care in advance.

For the first two weeks immediately after surgery,

you should avoid touching the area around the nose directly

or wiping it forcefully.

When washing your face, rinse gently,

and instead of rubbing away the moisture,

pat it dry so that it is absorbed.

Raising your pillow by one level or keeping your head

higher than your heart can make a practical difference in reducing swelling.

Because glasses apply direct pressure to the surgical area,

we advise avoiding wearing them for at least four weeks.

To undergo rhinoplasty successfully,

a good consultation must come first.

To have a good consultation,

you need to prepare properly before you go.

At Globie, it is our principle not to withhold information

that patients need to know.

We believe that a genuine consultation means transparently sharing

the possibility of side effects, the recovery process,

and even the limitations of the materials.

Please find out for yourself

what the accurate plan is for the condition of your nose.

Globie Plastic Surgery Clinic
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