Nose Packaging During Rhinoplasty
Surgical procedures tend to be a touchy subject for most people. Not so much because they can come bundled with exorbitant price tags, but rather because they can be painful. Rhinoplasty surgeries are no exception. Patients that hope to undergo this procedure are typically concerned about the packaging which surgeons install over the nose once the procedure has been completed. While the installation itself is painless, the removal of the packaging can indeed be somewhat painful. Fortunately, many former patients amplify the pain involved in this particular part of the procedure. Thus, there is little reason to allow the packaging aspect to deter you from this life changing surgery.
Rhinoplasty surgeons seem to agree that numerous patients are fearful of having their nose packaged. This is actually one of the predominant questions which surgeons receive during consultations with prospective patients. This phenomenon goes to show how much misinformation has been spread about this specific aspect of the rhinoplasty procedure. As one might imagine, people are closing the doors to opportunity simply because someone's rhinoplasty experience wasn't as pleasant as they liked.
What most prospective patients don't know is that packaging is not always required during a rhinoplasty procedure. When the internal structure of the nose is not an area of concern for the surgeon, packaging is typically not required. However, procedures that focus on adjusting the internal portions of the nose to improving breathing and such, packaging may be required.
Since the majority of Rhinoplasty procedures are focused on simply improving the aesthetic appeal of a patient's nose, most people have nothing to worry about. Packaging is usually not an issue in these cases.
In cases in which it is used, nasal packaging is designed to either limit bleeding amidst surgery or in a post-surgical setting, or return the lining of the septum to its initial position. The latter is only required in rhinoplasties aimed at improving the functionality of the nose. Such procedures do not account for the majority of rhinoplasty treatments as a whole.
Once the septum lining has been successful adjusted, in is pushed against the bone to help it regain contact. Surgeons have been able to avoid the use of packaging in helping the lining maintain through a process known as quilting. With the quilting technique, surgons can sew the lining into place.
We hope this article has provided some degree of comfort to those debating whether or not to receive a rhinoplasy procedure. As you might be able to tell, the true nature of the procedure far differs from the one painted by misinformed people. There is no need to fear the packaging aspect of this treatment as it is rarely required in most cases. Technology has made it a non-necessity in most cases, and has thus alleviated the pain which patient's need to experience.
If you have any further concerns dealing with other aspects of this procedure, they are best directed at your doctor during your consultation. You should ask as many questions as necessary to get a good idea as to whether or not a rhinoplasty is for you. You can also learn a great deal about your particular surgeon's knowledge and experience in administering this procedure.
March 29 2009 04:00 am | Cosmetic Surgery