VN Plastic Surgery: How Can You Prevent Nasal Contracture?

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this is VN Plastic Surgery.

If there were no problems right after surgery, but at some point your nose becomes hard,

and its shape turns unnatural,

you may feel startled and worried.

We will explain what these symptoms are, look into their causes, and tell you how to manage them in order to help prevent this condition.

What is nasal contracture?

When you first hear the term nasal contracture, you may find it unfamiliar.

Nasal contracture is a side effect that can occur after rhinoplasty. Due to inflammation, changes in the implant, and changes in the capsule, the skin contracts, causing the nose to become shorter, the tip to turn upward, and the nose to feel hard.

If inflammation repeats, the surrounding tissue may contract and pull upward, which can cause the bridge of the nose to become uneven.

At first, it may begin as a feeling of tightness, but the shape of the nose can change enough to be visible.

Various symptoms can occur when nasal contracture develops.

A foreign-body sensation may be felt, and inflammation can lead to pain and warmth.

Pimples or scars may also appear on the bridge of the nose.

This happens as the skin weakens, and if it is not a temporary phenomenon but keeps recurring, it may be a sign that the contracture is worsening.

In severe cases, the inserted implant may protrude through the mucosa and become visible, and the inflammation may worsen, causing a bad odor. If this happens, do not leave it untreated. Visit a clinic for treatment and consult about the timing of revision surgery.

Why does this nasal contracture occur?

It occurs when the body’s defense mechanisms that take place after nasal surgery progress excessively.

As the implant is inserted, immune cells gather around the implant, which is recognized as a foreign substance, and form a thin membrane. This is the capsule.

Normally, the capsule should remain thin, but when an inflammatory response is involved, it gradually thickens, becomes firm over time, and then contracts, compressing the shape of the nose.

Then how can nasal contracture be prevented?

To minimize inflammatory reactions, the medical institution must perform surgery in a clean and sterile environment, and through an accurate dissection process, ensure that there is less scar tissue.

What the patient needs to do in order to help prevent contracture symptoms is to avoid excessive drinking and smoking after surgery, and to prohibit behaviors that irritate the surgical site, such as blowing the nose forcefully or picking at it with a cotton swab.

Also, if there is concern about inflammation, you should visit the clinic immediately and respond as quickly as possible.

In addition, to help prevent nasal contracture, autologous cartilage can be used to reduce inflammatory reactions caused by the implant.

To prevent nasal contracture, you should have sufficient consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive anatomical knowledge, experience, and expertise.

If contracture occurs, the condition can be assessed, and removal of the nasal silicone implant or revision surgery can be considered.

VN Plastic Surgery considers the appropriate surgical method and performs surgery with great care to help prevent side effects, while also creating a natural-looking nose shape and delivering satisfying results. So if you are concerned about side effects caused by nasal contracture, please visit us for a consultation, and we will find the most suitable improvement plan for you.

Even for complex and difficult surgeries, as you have carefully chosen the procedure, we will present the solution you need.