What is Piezo Rhinoplasty or Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty?

Piezo rhinoplasty or Ultrasonic rhinoplasty is an advanced technique in which a Piezotome instrument is used in nasal surgery.  

This technique uses ultrasonic waves to shape nasal bone precisely. . 

Compared to traditional rhinoplasty, this technique avoids hammering or chiselling to reshape the nasal bone.  

Using ultrasonic energy, this instrument minimises harm to surrounding soft tissues like skin and cartilage while enabling the surgeon to precisely cut and shape bone tissue.  

Advantage : 

• Ultrasonic waves provide more exact bone changes, resulting in more predictable outcomes and finer shapes.
• Since the technique avoids breaking the bones with traditional instruments, there is less bruising and swelling, leading to a potentially shorter recovery time.
• This method lessens the chance of harming nearby nerves and tissues, critical in a sensitive location like the nose.
• This technique reduces operative bleeding, resulting in a cleaner surgical area and easy recovery.
• Finer sculpting of the nose results in more natural facial features
• Patients find that this procedure often causes them less discomfort than older methods.

Disadvantage 

• The procedure can take more time.
• It’s often more expensive.
• Not many surgeons are trained in this technique.
• Surgeons need special training, so experience matters.
• Finer sculpting of the nose results in more natural facial features
• Some swelling can still occur, though usually less than with traditional methods.

Who is the ideal candidate for Piezo rhinoplasty? 

• Those searching for highly accurate nose contouring, particularly for concerns such as nasal humps, wide bridges, or delicate contour alterations
• A person who desires quick recovery, less pain, and minimum swelling.
• A person who wants minimum scar and smooth results with a natural-looking outline.
• Individuals with specific nasal bone structures such as thin skin or complex nasal anatomy.

How does the Piezo Rhinoplasty Technique work? 

During the procedure, the nasal bones are carefully sliced and reshaped using a Piezotome instrument, which produces ultrasonic waves without damaging the surrounding soft tissues.. 

Because the device's vibrations target hard tissues, the surgeon can precisely shape the nose while reducing trauma, bruising, and swelling. The area must also be cooled and rinsed to keep the surgical field clear and avoid overheating.  

Compared with traditional rhinoplasty techniques, this procedure yields more natural-looking results and a faster recovery time.  

The process involves in Piezo Rhinoplasty? 

• First of all, our rhinoplasty surgeon, Dr Pragati Shubha, asses your face and nose, then talks with you about your objectives and determines whether a piezo rhinoplasty is the best course of action for you. 
• This procedure is usually performed under general anaesthesia to ensure comfort during the surgery. 
• The surgeon makes a small incision across the columella or inside the nostrils. 
• Then, with the use of ultrasonic waves emitted from the Piezotome instrument, the nasal bone is accurately sliced without causing any harm to adjacent soft tissue. 
• This surgery can also involve traditional techniques to reshape or alter the cartilage for the best result. 
• After the surgery, the incision is sutured shut.
• Plaster is applied outside the nose during the early stage to support and safeguard the new form. 
• You will have less swelling and bruising after surgery using the piezo rhinoplasty technique than the traditional technique. Most patients go to daily life activities after one week, but the full recovery desired outcome will take several months to 1 year, and the final result will be shown.