Are Inflammation Side Effects After Rhinoplasty Really a Matter of “Luck”? | Dr. Lee Kyung-mook’s Explanation

Inflammation side effects after rhinoplasty,

are they really a matter of ‘luck’?

| Dr. Lee Kyung-mook’s explanation

Hello. This is Obje Plastic Surgery.

When consulting about rhinoplasty,

even behind patients’ expectations,

I always sense a deep anxiety.

That is anxiety about ‘side effects.’

“Hearing that someone suffered from inflammation.”

“Hearing that their nose became crooked over time.”

Stories like these naturally make people uneasy.

So when it comes to side effects such as inflammation or a crooked nose,

many people think they happened just because of bad luck.

Of course, nothing in medicine is 100% guaranteed,

but side effects cannot simply be reduced to the realm of luck.

What determines the likelihood of side effects is not luck,

but principles that follow the basics

and how precisely the patient’s anatomical structure

is understood.

So why do side effects such as inflammation after rhinoplasty occur?

And what can be done to prevent them?

Today, I’d like to explain this step by step.

Rhinoplasty inflammation: it is decided not after the surgery,

but at OO

The thing to be most cautious about after surgery is undoubtedly ‘inflammation.’

From a medical team’s perspective, the most certain way to prevent it

is thorough hemostasis.

If blood pooled at the surgical site (a hematoma)

remains for a long time,

an environment is created that makes it difficult for immune cells

to reach the area,

and bacteria can multiply in that gap,

leading to inflammation.

So even if the surgery itself goes well,

if hemostasis is insufficient and blood collects inside,

the likelihood of inflammation inevitably increases.

That is why, even if the surgery takes somewhat longer,

it is important to focus on hemostasis.

Not missing even a tiny bleeding point

can significantly reduce the risk of inflammation.

Before closing, Dr. Lee Kyung-mook of Obje Plastic Surgery

checks that the surgical site is clean

and that there is no further bleeding,

only then does he finish the operation.

This is not simply for a neat finish,

but because it is an essential step to block the source of inflammation.

At this point, the patient’s cooperation is also important.

If you strain your face immediately after surgery

or do things that raise your blood pressure,

the tightly closed blood vessels can burst,

which may cause bleeding again.

Therefore, please remember that rest after surgery

is not just simple recovery,

but an active treatment process

that helps prevent inflammation.

What is more important than a pretty shape?

You have to preserve the cartilage!

The second key to preventing inflammation is

how the cartilage is handled.

Unlike bone or skin, cartilage has no blood vessels.

Instead, it survives by receiving nutrients through a ‘diffusion’ process

from the surrounding tissue that wraps around it.

In simple terms, cartilage survives through this surrounding tissue,

which acts like a lifeline.

However, during surgery, in the name of making the shape look better,

there are cases where the tissue around the cartilage is stripped away completely.

This may make the immediate post-surgery shape look sharper,

but cartilage that has been cut off from its nutrient supply

weakens over time.

When cartilage weakens,

it is not only a matter of shape,

but also a sign that its ability to defend against inflammation

has declined.

That is why Obje Plastic Surgery

leaves an appropriate amount of surrounding tissue in place

to protect the cartilage during dissection,

and removes them together.

What matters more than flashy results right away is that, during rhinoplasty,

this tissue should retain the vitality to stay healthy

inside the patient’s body even 10 or 20 years later.

It is a demanding process that takes a lot of care,

but this is also Dr. Lee Kyung-mook’s philosophy for reducing inflammation

and creating a strong nose.

Safe rhinoplasty is completed by ‘knowing the limits’

Another thing patients worry about as much as inflammation is

the nose becoming crooked after surgery

or nasal congestion developing.

However, these symptoms are often not surgical mistakes,

but rather the patient’s original

‘structural problem inside the nose.’

What kind of structural problem is this?

Even if the outside looks straight, a CT scan often shows

that many people have a crooked septum,

the pillar inside the nose.

The septum acts as a pillar

that supports the center of the nose.

What happens if you excessively raise the bridge of the nose

while this pillar is already tilted?

It is like building a tall structure on a foundation that is already leaning.

Over time, the implant may not withstand the force and shift,

or it may compress the airway and cause nasal congestion.

That is why it is important during consultation

to precisely check the patient’s internal structure.

If the structure is unstable,

rather than forcing it to be higher,

it may be better to create a natural line within a safe range.

If you try to forcibly straighten a crooked nose

and insist on a height beyond its limits,

the supporting structure of the nose may collapse.

Therefore, understanding the structural limits of your own nose

and finding the best possible beauty without functional discomfort

is the wisest way to avoid side effects

and maintain satisfying results for a long time.

Today, I explained the representative side effects that can occur during rhinoplasty

and the key principles medical professionals must follow to prevent them.

If you cut off the source of inflammation through thorough hemostasis,

protect the cartilage’s immunity by preserving tissue,

and prioritize structural safety,

the risk of side effects that you worry about can be reduced.

Dr. Lee Kyung-mook of Obje Plastic Surgery values most

a persistent commitment to the basics

and understanding the patient’s anatomical structure

in order to minimize the likelihood of side effects.

I hope this post has helped ease, even a little,

your concerns about side effects such as inflammation after rhinoplasty.

This has been Obje Plastic Surgery. Thank you.

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