Nasal bone surgery stands out as one of the types of rhinoplasty. The procedures performed on the nose during the surgery involve the cartilage and bone tissues. During the operation, any deviation in the cartilage and bones is corrected to ensure a more proportionate nose for the individual. The surgery, performed under general or local anesthesia, is often conducted under general anesthesia to provide the patient with a more comfortable and convenient experience. Additionally, many patients prefer general anesthesia.
Nasal bone surgery, conducted in a closed manner, is performed through incisions made just above the point where the nose meets the lips. Despite being a closed surgical procedure, it typically lasts for about an hour. During the operation, the cartilage or bone tissue causing the deviation is removed. If possible, correction is prioritized. However, the removal or correction of cartilage or bone tissue varies according to the patient’s condition.
Moreover, it is also possible to undergo nasal aesthetic surgery concurrently with nasal bone surgery. Generally, the aim of this surgery is to correct the deviation in the cartilage and bone tissue while preserving the support located just in front of and on the dorsum of the nose. With this correction procedure, improvements can be made in the overall appearance of the nose, achieving a more aesthetic nose.
Looking at the applications performed in nasal bone surgeries, until a few years ago, nasal packing fillers were commonly used. Nasal packing fillers have led to various problems in many patients, and nowadays, silicone packing application is preferred in postoperative nasal surgeries. Silicone packings, with holes at their tips, help patients breathe directly. Thus, unlike the old-style nasal packing fillers, the patient does not have to wait for the removal of the packing to breathe. Moreover, the patient does not experience difficulties in breathing through the mouth until the packings are removed.