Rhinoplasty in Albania

Rhinoplasty, often referred to as nose surgery or nose surgery, is the most complex procedure that comes as a result of the highest professional level and excellent surgical technique of the plastic surgeon. This kind of surgery is a delicate operation, in Albania is the most preferred cosmetic facial surgery becouse the result will last through all the patient’s life.

What is nose surgery (rhinoplasty)?

Rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery, is a surgical process to reshape the nasal skeleton which results in changing the underlying structures so that the shape and function of the nose is improved. The goal of rhinoplasty is to revise the nose to the patient’s desired appearance and functionality, keeping in mind skin type and the entire face architecture. The goals of rhinoplasty involve facilitating better breathing as well as improving appearance, the procedure might include removal of the nasal hump, reshaping of the nose tip, reshaping or resizing of the nostrils, or increasing or decreasing the nose’s overall size and projection. Since nose surgery requires a combination of medical procedure and high quality care, in Albania the nose operation are planned by the surgeon based on the requirements and expectations of the patient.

Nose Surgery Approaches

Rhinoplasty of the nose, meaning the improvement of respiratory function or the development of nasal morphology, the rhinoplasty surgeon practices either functional or aesthetic plastic surgery. Since all noses are unique, surgery must be individualized for each patient. They are two different approaches of these surgeries, are open (external) or closed (endonasal) .The surgeon will analyze the condition of the nose, patient personal characteristics, and facial aesthetics to determine the most appropriate approach to nose surgery.

Closed rhinoplasty

In closed rhinoplasty, ncisions are made on the nasal membrane in varying locations to access different parts of the nose framework, this mean that the nasal structure will not be exposed. In this case , plastic surgeons use an endoscope during closed rhinoplasty. closed rhinoplasty is used to improve breathing problems resulting from irregularities inside the nose, such as nasal extensions and asymmetrical nostrils.

Open rhinoplasty

Open rhinoplasty surgery is performed by opening a small incision from the connecting part between the nostrils to obtain the structural frame of the nose. The benefit of the open rhinoplasty is that this technique allows for easy access to the underlying bone and cartilage structure Therefore, various components in the nasal bone and cartilage frame can be reshaped contributing to nasal deformities such as size, shape or angle by applying an open working operation to the nose in order to improve the appearance of the face.

Advantages of Rhinoplasty in Albania

Rhinoplasty is one of the most complicated and safe cosmetic surgery procedures. It is absolutely essential to determine the best individualized treatments before nose surgery. When a rhinoplasty is reserved, patients examine the comparative treatments, the patient’s nasal surgery process, the costs of nasal surgery to identify the best clinical solutions.

Control

After surgical procedures, each postoperative form of the nose responds to a different degree of the healing process, so it is necessary to provide personalized consideration and attention to each patient to observe their improvement after nasal surgery.

Instructions before surgery

It is very important for patients to have detailed instructions on how to manage rhinoplasty surgery from the beginning of your medical journey to get the cure and the results of the nose surgery, which can be up to a year after the surgery. As you plan the most appropriate treatments for nose surgery, Dr. Roven Sinani presents patients with pre- and post-procedure photographs to be able to explain to them the real possibilities and understand what they want after surgery. There are numerous recommendations for what you need to keep in mind to feel less trauma and shorten the healing time during rhinoplasty so it is very important to follow the instructions of the nasal surgeon during your recovery progress.

Two weeks before surgery

After discussed all the details of the nose surgery, the plastic surgeon will give you pre-surgery consultation. It is suggested that you should quit smoking and not take medication especially aspirin, and also do not lift heavy objects at least two weeks before surgery as they will increase bleeding during rhinoplasty surgery. Furthermore, you need to purchase all the recovery items in advance in case.

One day before surgery

Laboratory tests and surgical examinations should be performed before any surgical procedure. It is important to have a record of medical records such as blood pressure and heart rate measurements the day before you have rhinoplasty, as you will be under local or full anesthesia. Also, medical photograph of nasal morphology will be taken one day before surgery and will be treated by the surgeon as a communication tool for later patients.

Surgery Day

After surgery, it is advisable to stay in rest rooms until the effect of anesthesia is completely gone. It is also more normal, a swelling around the nose, cheeks and eyes and bruising of the face after nose surgery. Therefore, using extra pillows to tilt your head and applying ice packs to the incision sites will reduce the side effects of the procedure and make you feel more comfortable.

Post-operative care

Post-operative phase is different based on what type of surgery the patient had. The hilling process also depends from the patients surgery type. Dr. Sinani recommends staying in the hospital for at least seven days after the intervention procedure for initial checks and to monitor the results. For four days patient should avoid hot, hard, and dry foods that require chewing, replacing them with juicy, soft, and warm foods that will be appropriate for your post-operative period. Important, avoiding excessive gestures such as laughing, crying or shouting and avoiding physical exercises such as running or gymnastics. Third, to prevent nosebleeds or crusts in the nostrils cotton can be dipped in oxygenated water and cleaned nearby three or four times a day.