PREPARATION
Before the surgery, you must:
Stop taking medication containing acetylsalicylic acid such as Magnyl, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Treo one week before the surgery.
Avoid natural medicines, especially fish oil, ginger, and vitamin D, as they can increase the risk of bleeding. Stop all natural medicines three weeks before the surgery.
Any blood-thinning medication may need to be paused. This will be discussed with the surgeon during the pre-consultation.
Smoking must be paused least 4 weeks before and 6 weeks after the surgery. Smoking can negatively affect the cosmetic outcome, increase the risk of infection, and is generally bad for your health. We often choose not to offer surgery to active smokers.
It is a good idea to shop and prepare meals before the surgery, so you can focus on your recovery afterward.
On the day of the surgery, you should take a shower with thorough cleansing of your body and hair. Avoid using body lotion or other products on the area to be operated on. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, preferably a zip-up blouse, loose fitting pants, and flat shoes. Remove all jewelry and any piercings and leave them at home.
ANESTHESIA
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. You must fast for 6 hours before the surgery (no eating, chewing gum, smoking, or similar). You may drink clear fluids like water and sugary drinks in small amounts until 2 hours before the surgery; do not drink milk, juice, etc.
It is crucial to adhere to the fasting rules, as anesthesia can be dangerous if you are not fasting, and the surgery is canceled, if you are not fasting.
SURGERY
On the day of surgery, you will arrive at the clinic at the scheduled time, where our receptionist will greet you. You will be shown to your room, change into a surgical gown, and an IV will be inserted. The anesthesiologist will discuss anesthesia with you, and finally, you will meet with the surgeon to ensure you feel comfortable and well-informed. The surgeon will also mark the area to be operated on.
The surgery lasts about 3 hours, but the duration depends on the technique chosen.
To reduce the risk of infection, you will be given antibiotics during the surgery.
The method of surgery depends on what needs to be done. Incisions may be made inside the nostrils so that no visible scars remain, or they may be hidden in the natural folds where the nostrils meet the cheek, or a V-shaped incision may be made in the nasal septum that separates the nostrils.
AFTER SURGERY
After the surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room, where a nurse will monitor you
You will receive something to drink and eat and pain reliefers if needed. You will stay overnight and will be ready for discharge around 8 a.m. the following day.
Before you go home, the plastic surgeon and nurse will review the post-operative precautions with you and answer any questions you may have to ensure you feel comfortable. You should arrange for someone to pick you up, as you will not be able to drive yourself.